HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Fiber Optic CableMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 15, 2022
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 $284,200.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is in support of the joint City of Grapevine/Grapevine-
Colleyville ISD fiber project started in 2015. This purchase will include
150,000 linear feet of 144 strand, 50,000 linear feet of 96 strand and
90,000 linear feet of 48 strand.
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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