Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH O.C.I. CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR UNDERGROUND CONDUIT INSTALLATION AND ASSOCIATED FIBER OPTIC CABLE SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: This project involves the utilization of boring services to install underground conduit to be utilized for the purpose of providing Velocity Broadband services to the areas of Downtown, Hudson Drive, and Terex Road.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution 16-78, authorizing a contract with O.C.I. Construction, Inc. for the installation of broadband conduit and fiber optic cable on Georgetown Road and Hudson Industrial Parkway, passed May 17, 2016.
Purpose & Explanation
The City Administration is requesting City Council approval to authorize the City Manager to extend the terms of an existing contract with O.C.I. Construction, Inc for underground conduit boring services and fiber-optic cable installation. O.C.I. Construction, Inc. has completed the areas already scheduled on this project. Extending this contract will allow the build and 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. O.C.I. Construction, Inc. has agreed to honor those prices for the additional work zones. Administration is requesting an additional $70,000 to complete the above mentioned areas.
Total Contract = $310,118 (original contract $240,183 + term extension $70,000)
Timing Considerations
Upon authorization to proceed by the City Council, the administration will proceed with underground installations and other fiber services by utilizing O.C.I. Construction, Inc. Staff requests emergency legislation to expedite the additional underground 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 O.C.I. Construction, Inc., 8560 Pekin Rd., Novelty, OH 44072, for underground boring and fiber optic cable services in the amount of $310,118.00.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank Comeriato, Jr. Asst. City Manager - Operations
Kevin Powell, Asst. Public Works Director - Utilities