Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to enter into a contract with Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc. for fiber optic locating services in the amount of up to $200,000.00
The Department of Technology is responsible for approximately 900 miles of underground fiber optic cabling in various strand count quantities throughout the City of Columbus. The intent of this contract is to provide the City of Columbus, Department of Technology, additional resources for locating services that encompass current layout and/or any new installations.
DoT formally advertised for the services on the Bonfire and Vendor Services web site from April 24, 2024, to May 15, 2024. The city received six (6) responses. While all proposals were deemed responsive, Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc. was determined to be the best proposal overall. The six respondents were as follows:
Bidder Total Points City/State MAJ/ODI Status
Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc 87.00 Plainfield, IN MAJ
SAM 84.33 Westerville, OH MAJ
Ewers Utility 69.33 Mount Vernon, OH MAJ
Stake Center Locating, LLC 63.67 Greensboro, NC MAJ
Mark it Private, LLC 54.67 Greenfield, IN MAJ
USCI Locating Services, LLC 53.67 Indianapolis, IN MAJ
This contract may be modified in the future if additional funds are allocated for this purpose.
This ordinance also authorizes the expenditure of up to $200,000.00 for the above-mentioned purpose.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this contract are budgeted and available in the Department of Technology, Information Services operating fund.
EMERGENCY
Emergency designation is requested so that there will be a contract in place during the summer/fall construction season.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Vendor: Northern Lights Locating and Inspection, Inc.
Vendor no: 049221, Expiration - 5/28/2026
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Northern Lights Locating and Inspectio...
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