Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to renew contract with The Fishel Company for maintenance and restoration services in support of the City’s fiber optic infrastructure, in the amount of $315,833.68. The coverage term period will be for one (1) year with the term period beginning May 22, 2019 through May 21, 2020. The contract will provide for all labor, equipment, and materials needed to ensure reliable operation of the City’s fiber network. The original contract agreement was authorized by Ord. No. 1282-2017, passed on June 5, 2017 through purchase order PO068822 (RFQ004871 solicitation/project number 47-03302017) for the provision of all labor, equipment, and materials needed to ensure reliable operation of the City’s fiber network. The original contract included options to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year terms, subject to mutual agreement and approval of proper City authorities. The contract was most recently renewed via ordinance 0424-2018 passed April 09, 2018 establishing purchase order (PO127503). This ordinance represents the second of the two (2) allowable renewals; year three (3) of a 3 year contract.
This ordinance also authorizes the extension of existing purchase order PO127503, with The Fishel Company to allow for the use of any remaining funds, for a period of one year through May 21, 2020.
The City owns approximately 500 miles of fiber optic cabling in various strand count quantities throughout the City with an additional 100 miles going into service September of 2018. Services are needed to regularly inspect and maintain these assets and provide emergency restoration in the event of unforeseen damage to the fiber network.
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