Comal County’s August 6 packet attaches three quotes from the same vendor, Safeware Inc. One covers six dam-monitoring nodes. The other two describe different ways to equip three creek-area camera locations. The packet does not say whether those last two prices should be combined or whether the later scope replaced the earlier one.
Comal County commissioners are scheduled to consider the flood-monitoring purchase on Thursday, August 6.
The agenda asks for nine pan-tilt-zoom cameras, six flood-monitoring nodes at county-maintained dams, and three nodes along Cibolo Creek, charged to capital-equipment account 010.032.5619. It says no budget amendment is necessary.
What Safeware is actually quoting
| Vendor and purpose | What it includes | Amount | Printed expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safeware — dam infrastructure | 6 camera nodes, 6 rain gauges, poles and installation | $117,266.06 | June 29 |
| Safeware — existing siren sites | 3 cameras plus system integration at Nichols Landing, Spring Branch and Rebecca Creek | $44,080.19 | June 29 |
| Safeware — new camera nodes | 3 nodes, poles, conduit, camera power, installation and rock contingency | $124,107.69 | July 30 |
The $117,266.06 dam quote includes six AWARE cellular camera nodes, six high-accuracy rain gauges, pole work, installation, project management, a payment bond and contingency items. It calls for 50% upfront and says the county must provide traffic control and a bucket truck.
The $44,080.19 document puts three cameras on existing high-water-warning siren cabinets at Nichols Landing, Spring Branch and Rebecca Creek and includes a one-time system-integration charge. The later $124,107.69 document also lists three cameras, but adds three no-cost AWARE sensor nodes, 25-foot poles, conduit, solar power and connected infrastructure, installation, and a $36,585.39 rock contingency.
Those two documents may describe a base camera package and an expanded installation, or the later quote may replace the earlier scope. Nothing in the agenda identifies the controlling document. All three also print expiration dates before the scheduled vote.
Questions before the vote
- Does the $124,107.69 camera-node quote replace or supplement the $44,080.19 existing-siren quote?
- What exact Safeware amount will commissioners actually be asked to approve?
- Why does the later quote say a rock charge is not included while also listing a $36,585.39 rock contingency?
- Which account covers the purchase if no budget amendment is needed?
- What installation, maintenance, connectivity, and recurring costs follow?
The item is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. August 6. Until the court acts, this remains a proposed purchase and the final price remains unconfirmed.
Safeware’s first two documents list the same expiration date.
The later Safeware scope lists July 30.
Commissioners are set to consider the purchase.