Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER FOR LABOR AND EQUIPMENT TO INSTALL AND TERMINATE AERIAL FIBER CABLE FOR THE FIBER TO THE HOME PROJECT, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM.
Brief Description: This resolution authorizes the City Manager to solicit bids and enter into a contract with a qualified vendor for labor and equipment to install and terminate aerial fiber cable. The contract’s purpose is to construct the connecting fiber lines for each neighborhood phase of the Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) project, with a total value not to exceed $500,000 for a one-year term.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution 25-49 authorized advertising for bids and entering into a contract for construction of the FTTH pilot project.
Resolution 25-89 authorized advertising for bids and entering into a contract for construction of the first year of FTTH projects.
Purpose & Explanation
This contract would allow for the installation of aerial fiber cable and associated infrastructure to connect the different phases of the project. The estimated value of this work is $500,000. Staff will return to Council in the future if additional funding is needed.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
X Competitively bid and advertised for three consecutive weeks
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council approve this resolution for the City Manager to advertise, receive bids and award to the lowest and best bidder for fiber to the home (FTTH) construction.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Jeffrey Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Finance
Paul Leedham, Chief Innovation Officer - IT Director
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer
Will Ersing, Assistant IT Director