Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into an agreement with Gudenkauf Corporation, for maintenance and restoration services in support of the City’s fiber optic infrastructure. The agreement will provide for all labor, equipment and materials needed to ensure reliable operation of the City’s fiber network. The term of the agreement is for one year from the date of a certified purchase order. The agreement includes options to renew for two additional one year terms, subject to mutual agreement and approval of proper City authorities. The total cost for the first year of the agreement is $132,555.96.
The Department of Technology is procuring this service through chapter 329.06 of Columbus City Code, pursuant to solicitation SA005282. Two responses to this solicitation were received by the bid opening date of February 27, 2014. Gudenkauf is the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder:
Gudenkauf Corporation $132,555.96
The Fishel Company $133,547.02
The City owns approximately 400 miles of fiber optic cabling in various strand count quantities throughout the City. Services are needed to regularly inspect and maintain these assets, and provide emergency restoration in the event of unforeseen damage to the fiber network.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Gudenkauf Corporation CC# : 310908234 Expiration: 07/19/2014
FISCAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funding in the amount of $132,555.96 is available in the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Internal Service fund $59,112.00 and Capital Improvement Fund $73,443.96.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION:
Emergency action is requested to initiate service from the contractor at the negotiated prices.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into an agreement with Gudenkauf Corporation, for maintenance and restoration services in support of the City’s fiber optic infrastructure; to authorize the expenditure o...
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