Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR FIBER CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND PROCUREMENT SERVICES FOR THE FIBER TO THE HOME FIRST YEAR BUILD-OUT PROJECT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: This contract would involve the procurement of fiber and related material for use in the construction of fiber to the home (FTTH) network.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution 25-50 authorized fiber construction material and procurement services for the FTTH pilot project
Purpose & Explanation
This resolution authorizes staff to solicit bids and award a contract for materials required to construct the FTTH network, including conduit, fiber, closures, splicing components, demarcation and aerial hardware. Bidders will also be asked to provide procurement and material handling services to reduce on-site storage needs. The estimated value of this contract is $500,000, covering materials for the first-year build. 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
Currently Budgeted
X Supplemental Appropriation Required ($500,000 - VBB Budget)
Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes - In order to bid out with the construction bid for the first-year
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 per the City Charter for fiber to the home (FTTH) construction material.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Jeffrey Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager, Finance Director
Paul Leedham, IT Director / Chief Innovation Officer
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer
Will Ersing, Assistant IT Director