HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - Fiber Optic CableMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2021
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of fiber optic cable from
Senior Consultants, Inc. for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Projects - General Facilities Fund for an
amount not to exceed $73,575.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for fiber optic cable to be installed as part of the fiber
project. Following recently installed conduit pathways, this cable will be
used to make significant north -south connections for both the City and
GCISD.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) as
allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas
Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the cooperative and a contract was awarded to Senior
Consultants, Inc. The Purchasing and Public Works staff reviewed the
contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and
determined that the contract would provide the best service, product and
pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval
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