Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR CUSTOMER FIBER INSTALLATION SERVICES WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER.
Brief Description: This contract would involve the installation of customer connections between the main fiber line and the residence, commonly referred to the drop install along with the installation of the customer facing equipment at the premise.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
This resolution will enable staff to bid and award a one-year contract for the individual drop fiber install, testing of the drop, and installation of customer equipment for both underground and overhead services. Due to the variable nature of customers taking service, staff at this time anticipates a not to exceed value of $70,000 for the 12 months of service. Staff will return to Council if and when additional funding needs appropriated or at the end of the 12-month term.
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 (Fund 402 - $70,000)
Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes
x No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommend that Council approves this authorization for the City Manager to advertise, receive bids and award to the lowest and best bidder for customer fiber installation services.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Jeffrey Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager, Finance Director
Paul Leedham, Chief Innovation Officer
Will Ersing , Assistant IT Director
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer