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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH THREE FIRMS FOR THE NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF THE CITY FOR LABOR AND EQUIPMENT TO INSTALL AND TERMINATE UNDERGROUND FIBER AND CONDUIT FOR CUSTOMER LATERALS FOR THE PROVISION OF VELOCITY BROADBAND SERVICES, AT A TOTAL VALUE NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000 FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM.
Brief Description: This resolution authorizes the City Manager to solicit bids and execute contracts with three qualified vendors for labor and equipment to install and terminate underground fiber and conduit for customer laterals. Each vendor will be responsible for completing all required work within the section of the city assigned to them. The city will be divided into three areas-north, central, and south-for this project. The purpose is to expand Velocity Broadband services as part of the Fiber-to-the-Home (FttH) initiative. The total value of the combined contracts will not exceed $1,000,000 for a one-year term.
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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 legislation authorizes the installation of underground fiber and conduit for customer laterals by three qualified bidders for the north, central and southern areas of the city-see attached map. Awarding contracts to multiple providers will allow for greater scheduling flexibility and enable staff to assign work to the most suitable bidder for each project segment. The estimated cost of this work is $1,000,000. Staff will return to Council for approval if additional funding becomes necessary.
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
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