Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to renew and modify an existing contract with the Fishel Company, relative to the operation and maintenance of Columbus’ fiber optic infrastructure, which encompasses approximately 600 miles of fiber optic cabling in various strand count quantities throughout the City.
Ordinance 1282-2017 authorized the Director of Technology to enter into a one (1) year contract, effective May 22, 2017, renewable for two (2) additional one (1) year terms, with the Fishel Company for the provision of routine maintenance and emergency restoration services necessary to ensure the reliable operation of Columbus’ fiber network.
Ordinance 0424-2018 authorized the Director of Technology to modify and to renew that agreement for an additional one (1) year term, terminating May 21, 2019.
The Department of Public Service, Division of Traffic Management has allocated $35,000.00 to facilitate the ongoing delivery of the aforementioned services, necessitating the execution of a second contract modification between the Director of Public Service and the Fishel Company for that purpose. This modification will renew the contract for the final one (1) year term, terminating May 21, 2020.
Original Contract Amount: $315,833.68
Modification 1 Amount: $42,000.00
Renewal 1 Amount: $357,833.68
Modification 2 Amount: $35,000.00
Total Contract Amount including all Modifications: $750,667.36
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for the Fishel Company is CC006049, which expires April 4, 2021.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $35,000.00 are available for this expenditure in the Street Construction and Maintenance Repair Fund within the Department of Public Service.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to emergency designation to make the aforementioned funds available at the earliest possible time so as not to delay needed improvements to the...
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