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Albany board approves $109,268.92 security camera upgrade for Lily Pond after sole‑source justification
Summary
Board authorized staff to contract with AlarmNet/Alarms, Inc. to upgrade cameras, network and server integration at the Lily Pond facility for $109,268.92, citing recent intrusions and the need to preserve system compatibility with the city's existing 'entree' platform.
The Albany Utility Board voted Nov. 13 to authorize staff to purchase and install upgraded surveillance cameras, networking and server interface at the Lily Pond utility headquarters at a cost recorded in the meeting as $109,268.92.
Presenters said Lily Pond is a 24/7 facility that houses expensive equipment and that the city has experienced intrusions and gate breaches in recent months. Staff described a site walkdown and a vendor assessment that recommended upgrades and additional coverage for multiple buildings across the site, including admin, warehouse and operations facilities.
Board members questioned why the item was not bid; staff explained the city previously purchased an 'entree' program and that AlarmNet (referred to in the transcript) is the local retailer certified to integrate compatible camera hardware with the existing platform, which staff said makes the procurement effectively sole‑source to avoid platform incompatibility.
Board members also discussed recent security incidents at fleet and Lily Pond (including two gate breaches in recent months) and the safety implications for staff. After discussion the board moved, seconded and approved authorization for the purchase and installation from the recommended vendor for the stated amount.
Staff indicated separate capital-improvement work is underway to assess cameras at substations and wells and will come forward for separate funding.
