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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Michael Baker, Network Engineer
Michael Pegues, Chief Information Officer
DATE: January 22, 2024
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 2024 City of Aurora fiber optic projects for $1,358,149.00 plus a 10% contingency. Total not to exceed $1,493,963.90.
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 exceeded expectations for the City of Aurora. Starting in 2018, NTI performed the fiber optic audit on the City of Aurora's fiber optic network. This has given NTI extensive field knowledge of the City's fiber optic network. The audit also provided the splicing information that city staff has added to GIS ArcMap and Vetro Fiber Map software which provides the City with a comprehensive fiber map and visual representation showing the physical placement of the fiber-optic network. These maps showcase specific cables, fiber connected buildings, telecom carriers, and more within the telecommunications infrastructure.
DISCUSSION:
NTI has provided quality service for the City of Aurora and provided competitive pricing is 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.
Proposed Fiber Projects for 2024 are listed below:
- Yearly PO for fiber maintenance/field repairs - $120,0...
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