Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH O.C.I. CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR BROADBAND CONDUIT AND FIBER OPTIC CABLE INSTALLATION ON GEORGETOWN ROAD AND HUDSON INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: This project involves the installation of an underground conduit system along with the installation and termination fiber optic cable for the purpose of providing Velocity Broadband services to the Georgetown Road and Hudson Industrial Parkway business parks.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
A Request for Proposals for underground conduit and fiber optic cable installation in two of Hudson’s business parks was sent out and advertised publicly per the City Charter. The Public Works Department received and reviewed five (5) bids for this service as related to the City broadband project.
Following thorough bid reviews staff is recommending O.C.I. Construction, Inc. as the lowest and best bidder for conduit and fiber optic cable installation services. O.C.I. Construction has performed work for many City projects in the past and has proven to be a quality company for this type of service. A price sheet has been attached for review.
The City Administration is requesting City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with O.C.I. Construction for the Georgetown Road and Hudson Industrial Parkway conduit and fiber optic cable installation. The Staff is requesting a 15% contingency for any unforeseen issues that may arise during construction.
Total Contract amount = $240,183 (145,650-base + 63,205-alternates + 31,328-contingency)
Note: Alternate ref. No. 15 will not be included.
Timing Considerations
Upon authorization to proceed by the City Council, the administration will award and enter into a contract with O.C.I. Construction, Inc. Staff requests emergency legislation to expedite the broadband boring work.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with OCI Construction, Inc., 8560 Pekin Rd., Novelty, OH 44072, for underground boring and fiber optic cable services in the amount of $240,183.00 for the business parks located on Georgetown Road and Hudson Industrial Parkway.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Jr. Asst. City Manager - Operations
Kevin Powell, Asst. Public Works Director - Utilities