Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THAYER POWER & COMMUNICATIONS FOR FIBER OPTIC CABLE INSTALLATION.
Brief Description: This contract provides for the labor and equipment for the installation and termination of aerial fiber optic cable for the purpose of providing Velocity Broadband services along the City’s fiber infrastructure system.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution No. 18-188, permission to bid.
Purpose & Explanation
A Request for Proposals for aerial fiber optic cable installation and termination was advertised publicly per the City Charter. The Public Works Department received two (2) bids for these services. The bidding document was developed to give the City unit pricing by using minimum quantities for as needed services. The contract provides for all labor and equipment related to the service installations to provide Velocity Broadband service.
The City Administration is requesting City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Thayer Power & Communication for said services in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
Note: the unit pricing for this contract represents a 17.40% increase from the prior two-year contract. The prior contract, as the City was building out VBB infrastructure, contained much higher quantities and pre-scheduled work. The current contract is more a time and materials which is likely the driver behind the increase.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
X Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: Yes
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other [provide explanation]
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted (Account #, $150,000)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with Thayer Power & Communication, 7400 Market Road, Fairview, PA, for the aerial installation of fiber optic cable in the amount not to exceed $150,000.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Jr. Asst. City Manager - Operations
Kevin Powell, Asst. Public Works Director - Utilities