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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jason Bauer, Assistant Director of Public Works/Assistant City Engineer
Jeff Anderson, Deputy Chief Information Officer
Mike Baker, Network Engineer
DATE: November 19, 2024
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract with National Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $800,000 to reroute fiber at RiverEdge Park.
PURPOSE:
To facilitate construction of the new facilities at RiverEdge Park, various existing fiber runs need to be abandoned and rerouted. Additionally, the new facilities and jumbotrons all need to be connected to the city's fiber system.
BACKGROUND:
As a part of the RiverEdge Park expansion, various new facilities will be constructed that are in direct conflict with the city's existing fiber system throughout the park. By way of being awarded Kane County's competitively bid fiber contract, the city is allowed to utilize the existing unit prices as provided to the County which satisfies the city's purchasing requirements. In addition to the conflicts that will have significant impact on the existing fiber network, the four new buildings, three new jumbotrons, security cameras (existing and proposed) all need to be tied to the city fiber system.
DISCUSSION:
National Technologies Inc. (NTI) was awarded the Kane County fiber contract, which was competitively bid; as this satisfies the city's procurement requirements, this bid has been adopted by the city for fiber improvements throughout the city (R24-076). The proposed improvements total $744,040 and the recommended award amount of $800,000 includes a contingency of approximately 7.5%. The overall project has a 2025 budget of $23m (A062, 355-4440-451.73-43), it is anticipated that a budget transfer or amendment later in 2025 may be required, depending on the amount of contingency that is utilized for the park expansion. Staff will monitor expenditures and return to Council with an amendment if and when necessary. ...
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