Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SOLICIT QUALIFIED BIDDERS AND ENTER INTO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS WITH UP TO THREE FIRMS FOR LABOR AND EQUIPMENT TO INSTALL AND TERMINATE CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT 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 enter into contracts with up to three qualified vendors for labor and equipment to install and terminate customer premise equipment. The purpose is to expand Velocity Broadband services for the Fiber to the Home (FttH) project, with a total contract value not exceeding $1,000,000 for one year.
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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 customer premise equipment by up to three qualified bidders. 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:
Competitively bid and advertised for three consecutive weeks
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
X 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 recommend that Council approve this resolution for the City Manager to award to the 3 lowest and best bidders for fiber ...
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