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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Michael Baker, Network Engineer
Michael Pegues, Chief Information Officer
DATE: February 3, 2023
SUBJECT:
A resolution to use NTI National Technologies, Downers Grove, IL, as the primary fiber vendor and EX2 Technology, LLC of Omaha, NE as the secondary vendor for 2023 City of Aurora fiber optic projects for $1,781,554.00 plus a 11% contingency. Total not to exceed $2,000,000.
PURPOSE:
Since 2018, NTI has performed successfully as the City’s prime and strategic partner, carrying out a full audit of the fiber optic network for asset management, preventive maintenance, remediation, and emergency repair.
NTI has extensive knowledge of the City’s outside plant and offers competitive rates validated on Kane County Resolution 22-170 dated June 2, 2022 for Fiber Optic Support Services.
BACKGROUND:
As previously mentioned, NTI has worked consistently and above expectations for the City of Aurora since 2018. NTI 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 and Vetro Fiber Map software which provides the City with a comprehensive fiber map or visual representation showing the physical placement of the fiber-optic network. These maps may showcase specific cables, fiber lit buildings, telecom carriers, and more within the telecommunications infrastructure.
DISCUSSION:
NTI has done extensive fiber work for the City of Aurora. NTI has provided quality service for the City of Aurora and provided competitive pricing based on the Kane County Resolution 22-170 dated June 2, 2022 for Fiber Optic Support Services.
Additionally, City staff can request comparative pricing from EX2 Technology, LLC of Omaha, Nebraska if pricing submitted by NTI does not conform to the Kane County Resolution.
Prioritized Proposed Fiber Projects for 2023 are listed below:
- New Public Works Campus Phase 2 - $398,338.00
- Yearly open purchase order for fiber maintenance/field repairs - $120,000.00
- Handhold / Fiber Distribution Point Audit - $$281,400.00
- Fiber to Well 23 (3290 Jericho Road) - $324,256.00
- Fiber to Well 119 (119 South Constitution Drive) - $61,436.00
- Fiber to Well 19 (2201 Prairie Street) - $32,581.00
- Fiber to Well 115 (1435 Southlawn Place) - $224,313.00
- Fiber to Lift Station Linden Estates (3112 Moraine Drive) - $82,531.00
- Fiber to Lift Station Butterfield East (2550 Frieder Lane) - $256,699.00
Total cost for the abovementioned projects = $1,781,554.00 (adding 11% contingency = $218,446.00). Total not to exceed $2,000,000.
Funds are available in account 287-1280-419.73-86 (C104) ($2,000,000.00)
Local preference does not apply, as this resolution is piggybacking on the Kane County Resolution.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
By approving this resolution, it will ensure fiber projects 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 EX2 Technology, LLC of Omaha, NE as the secondary vendor for 2023 City fiber optic projects for $1,781,554.00 plus a 11% contingency. Total not to exceed $2,000,000.
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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 EX2 Technology, LLC of Omaha, NE as the secondary vendor for 2023 City fiber optic projects for $1,781,554.00 plus a 11% contingency. Total not to exceed $2,000,000.
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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 Resolution 22-170 dated June 2, 2022 for Fiber Optic Support Services; and
WHEREAS, the City has numerous major fiber projects to be completed in 2023; and
WHEREAS, 2023 Funds are budgeted in account 287-1280-419.73-86 (C104) ($2,000,000.00).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: 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 EX2 Technology, LLC of Omaha, NE as the secondary vendor for 2023 City fiber optic projects for $1,781,554.00 plus a 11% contingency. Total not to exceed $2,000,000.