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TO: Mayor Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Mike Baker, Network Engineer
Michael R. Pegues, Chief Information Officer
DATE: January 11, 2022
SUBJECT:
A resolution to use NTI National Technologies, Downers Grove, IL, as the primary fiber vendor and Adesta LLC of Willowbrook IL as the secondary vendor for 2022 City fiber optic projects for $2,663,165.00 plus a 5% contingency.
PURPOSE:
Since 2018, NTI has performed successfully as the City’s primary and strategic vendor, carrying out a full audit of the fiber optic network for asset management, preventive maintenance, and remediation.
NTI has extensive knowledge of the City’s outside plant and offers competitive rates validated on Kane County Bid 23-018 dated June 12, 2018 for Fiber Optic Support Services.
Additionally, Kane County Bid 23-018 has been extended through November 2022 through Kane County Resolution 19-225 “Authorizing Extension of Fiber Optic Support Services Agreements” dated July 9, 2019.
BACKGROUND:
NTI National Technologies, 5101 Thatcher Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515, has been the Emergency Fiber Repair vendor for the City of Aurora for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. NTI National Technologies also performed the fiber optic audit on the City of Aurora’s fiber optic network in 2018. This has given NTI extensive field knowledge of the City’s fiber optic network. The audit also provided the splicing information that we are in the process of adding to our GIS ArcMap software.
DISCUSSION:
NTI National Technologies has done extensive fiber work for the City of Aurora. NTI has provided quality service for the City of Aurora and has given us competitive pricing based on the Kane County Bid 23-018 for Fiber Optic Support Services. City staff can request comparative pricing from Adesta, LLC if pricing submitted by NTI does not conform to the Kane County Bid.
Prioritized Proposed Fiber Projects for 2022 are listed below:
- New Public Works Campus Phase 1 - $325,052.00
- Fiber to the Aurora Airport - $1,778,272.00
- Yearly open purchase order for fiber maintenance/field repairs - $80,000.00
- Fiber to Well 29 (1374 Deerpath Road) - $144,266.50
- Fiber to Well 27 (1048 Almond Drive) - $98,086.50
- Fiber to Lift Station White Eagle (4100 Palmer Drive) - $183,827.50
- Fiber to Lift Station Clark Street (155 Baje Industry Drive) - $53,660.50
Local preference does not apply, as this resolution is piggybacking on the Kane County Bid.
2022 budget for these listed projects is $2,663,165.00. With a request for a 5% contingency of $133,158.25, this resolution is set not to exceed $2,796,323.25.
Funds are available in account 287-1280-419-73-86 ($2,696,789), if the contingency is required a budget transfer will be completed.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
By approving this resolution, it will ensure fiber projects to start by Spring and will get completed before frozen ground in the Fall. This request will have a positive impact as the City of Aurora will get the most competitive pricing for any fiber work that is done in the City of Aurora.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approve resolution to use NTI National Technologies, Downers Grove, IL, as the primary fiber vendor and Adesta LLC of Willowbrook IL as the secondary vendor for 2022 City fiber optic projects for $2,663,165.00 plus a 5% contingency.
cc: Infrastructure and Technology
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to use NTI National Technologies, Downers Grove, IL, as the primary fiber vendor and Adesta LLC of Willowbrook IL as the secondary vendor for 2022 City fiber optic projects for $2,663,165.00 plus a 5% contingency.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, since 2018, NTI has performed successfully as the City’s primary and strategic vendor, carrying out a full audit of the fiber optic network for asset management, preventive maintenance, and remediation piggybacking on the Kane County bid; and
WHEREAS, the City has numerous fiber projects to be completed in 2022; and
WHEREAS, $2,696,789 is available in accounts 287-1280-419-73-86, if the contingency is needed a budget transfer will be completed; and
WHEREAS, the City will not be bound to an approved purchase contract if funds are not designated by the City Council for this specific purpose for the 2022 fiscal year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: to use NTI National Technologies, Downers Grove, IL, as the primary fiber vendor and Adesta LLC of Willowbrook IL as the secondary vendor for 2022 City fiber optic projects for $2,663,165.00 plus a 5% contingency.