Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with Purchase Agreement (UTC) PA005016 for Harris and Heavener Excavating, Inc. It also authorizes the expenditure of up to $93,000.00 for fiber restoration services. The original agreement was procured utilizing RFQ016487 for a new universal term contract/purchase agreement for fiber optic maintenance services was awarded to Harris and Heavener. The contract was authorized by ordinance 0005-2021 and expires on December 31, 2023. The Department of Technology requires these services as part of its ongoing fiber maintenance program. The city owns hundreds of miles of fiber optic cabling in various strand count quantities throughout the city, with additional miles going into service annually. Routine inspection and maintenance service help keep the system in optimal condition. Additionally, starting in 2016, the State of Ohio mandated participation in the Ohio Utilities Protection Service (OUPS), which requires that cable locates occur prior to digging of any kind. This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $93,000.00 for the above-mentioned services. The term of the purchase order that results from passage of this ordinance will be one (1) year from the date of its approval and confirmation by the City Auditor’s Office.
EMERGENCY
Emergency designation is requested so that the services described herein are available prior to the 2022 year end.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the services outlined in this ordinance are budgeted and available in the Information Services 2022 operating budget.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Vendor Name: Harris and Heavener Excavating, Inc.
CC#: 31-1466823, Expiration Date: 3-12-2024
DAX#: 017728
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulti...
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