Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH THAYER POWER & COMMUNICATIONS FOR FIBER-OPTIC CABLE INSTALLATION AND TERMINATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: This project involves the installation and termination of fiber-optic cable for the purpose of providing Velocity Broadband services to the following areas; Downtown, Hudson Drive, Terex Road and W. Streetsboro Street.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution 16-95
Purpose & Explanation
The City Administration is requesting City Council approval to authorize the City Manager to extend the terms of an existing contract with Thayer Power & Communication for aerial fiber-optic cable installation services. Thayer has completed the areas already scheduled on this project. Extending this contract will allow the installation process to meet the goals through the remainder of the year. The original bid document gave us the ability to derive unit pricing for the various services needed. Thayer Power & Communication has agreed to honor those prices for the additional work zones. Administration is requesting an additional $80,000 to complete the above mentioned areas.
Total Contract = $212,118 (original contract $132,118 + term extension $80,000)
Timing Considerations
Upon authorization to proceed by the City Council, the administration will proceed with aerial installations and fiber splicing utilizing Thayer Power & Communication. Staff requests emergency legislation to expedite the additional aerial work.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City Manager to extend the terms of a contract with Thayer Power & Communication, 76 Township Road, Crown City, Ohio 45623, for the aerial installation of fiber optic cable in the amount of $212,118.00.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager...
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