Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SECOND YEAR OF THE FIBER TO THE HOME PROJECT.
Brief Description: This contract is for the construction of the second year (7/2026-6/2027) of Velocity Broadband fiber to the home (FTTH) network construction project.
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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 resolution allows staff to bid and award a contract for the construction of the areas designated as the first year of the FTTH project. It is anticipated the first year will be completed by the end of August 2026 and staff would like permission to post bids for the second year at this time to help eliminate any gaps and/or delays in the buildout.
The estimated cost of the second-year buildout is $4,761,500.
Attached to this file is the map outlining the second-year areas/neighborhoods along with the number of homes passed.
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 approves this authorization for the City Manager to advertise, receive bids and award to the lowest and best bidder construction of the second year (7/2026 - 6/2027) FTTH project.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Jeffrey Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Finance
Paul Leedham, Chief Innovation Officer - IT Director
Will Ersing, Assistant IT Director