REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: FRANCISCO PARTIDA, C.M. C.A.E, USAP, Interim Director of Aviation,
Airports Department
BY: JOSHUA CASTELLANO-GONZALEZ, Assistant Director
Airports Department
SUBJECT
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Actions related to the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Deol Data Corporation (Council District 4).
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities), under of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement for an additional $817,000 with Deol Data Corporation, for additional work needed to integrate, activate and commission the security system designed as part of the infrastructure modernization efforts at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). The total contract value is not to exceed $1,651,400. (Council District 4)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend the City Council (Council) adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities), of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Deol Data Corporation (Deol), for the integration, activation and commissioning of the security system designed as part of the infrastructure modernization efforts at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). Cost of the commission and activation phase is $817,000 (Council District 4).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Command and control of the airport is required to enhance security response, keeping traveling public safe while also providing security/safety information to our first responders. Currently, FAT operates under 2 different systems, a legacy system on existing infrastructure (terminal & concourse A) and a new system (concourse B), the legacy system will be upgraded and integrated into the new standards implemented on concourse B. This Project will enable the Airport to not only meet, but exceed current FAA and TSA security requirements, while enabling the department to be ready for continued growth.
BACKGROUND
Through a competitive Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process, the Airports Department (Department) invited security firms that could provide aviation security systems planning and design services to submit Statements of Qualifications. The Department published a public notice in The Business Journal, posted information on the Airport’s website for qualified firms and direct emailed the RFQ to all interested firms. Nine professional consulting firms responded to the RFQ and their qualifications were evaluated by a selection committee in accordance with the provisions of the RFQ and FAA regulations. It has been determined by the Department that Deol Data is most qualified to perform the security systems planning and design services for this project.
On March 7, 2024, City Council approved the Consultant Agreement with Deol Data in the amount of $834,400. As the Terminal Expansion is now open and operating, the new system needs to be integrated, activated, and commissioned. Additional funds in the amount of $817,000 are needed to complete this part of the project. The total contract value is not to exceed $1,651,400.
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved this Amendment as to form, and Risk Management has reviewed and approved all insurance requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Staff has performed a preliminary environmental assessment of this Project and has determined that this Lease falls within the Categorical Exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301/Class 1 (existing facilities), which exempts projects involving a negligible or no expansion of an existing facility. This exemption applies because this project involves the Lease and operation of an existing restaurant, and there will be no alteration of the facilities, with no or negligible expansion of airport facility use. Staff determined under the CEQA Guidelines this project fits within the definition of existing facilities in Section 15301/Class 1 as Categorically Exempt from further CEQA review. Staff has determined that none of the exceptions to Categorical Exemptions set forth in the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 apply to this project.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference was not implemented because this item is an amendment to an existing agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of the First Amendment to the Deol Data Agreement is included in the Airports FY 2026 Operating Budget. There is no impact to the General Fund or ratepayers of the City of Fresno from this item.
Attachments:
Notice of Categorical Exemption
First Amendment - Deol Data Consultant
Original Agreement - Deol Data Consultant