Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to renew an agreement with Gudenkauf Corporation, for maintenance and restoration services in support of the City’s fiber optic infrastructure. The original agreement was authorized by ordinance 0817-2014, passed May 12, 2014, in award of solicitation SA005282. That agreement included options to renew for two (2) additional one year terms, subject to mutual agreement and approval of proper City authorities. This ordinance will authorize the first option to renew (second of a three year agreement), providing service for the period May 22, 2015 to May 21, 2016 at a cost of $70,000.00.
The City owns approximately 500 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. This agreement provides labor, equipment, and materials needed to ensure reliable operation of the City’s fiber network.
This ordinance will also authorize the extension and expenditure of any unspent balance on purchase order EL015751 ($36,469.99 as of April 23, 2015) through May 21, 2016, in support of existing maintenance work currently in progress.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor Name: Gudenkauf Corporation CC# : 31-0908234 Expiration Date: 01/30/2017
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION:
Emergency action is requested to initiate service from the contractor at the negotiated prices.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In 2014, the Department of Technology legislated $132,555.96 (via Ord. 0817-2014) with Gudenkauf Corporation, for maintenance and restoration services in support of the City’s fiber optic infrastructure. The total cost of this ordinance is $70,000.00 to continue maintenance and restoration services in support of the City’s fiber optic infrastructure. Funds for this expense have been budgeted and are available within the ...
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