Laserfiche WebLink
AGREEMENTS FOR CABLING SERVICES <br />........ .. - <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE OW�,: <br />usff W <br />W As Recommended <br />D As Amended <br />LJ Ordinance on 1st Reading <br />L) Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />LJ Implementing Resolution <br />L3 Set Public Hearing For <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER 0,3' :5 <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the Mayor and the Clerk <br />of the Council to execute agreements in a total amount not to exceed <br />$200,000 for cabling services with: <br />Future Design Communications <br />Syzygy Network Solutions <br />United Contractors Incorporated <br />Vector Resources Incorporated <br />DISCUSSION <br />In fiscal year 1996-97, the City completed the development of a <br />comprehensive management information systems strategic plan that includes <br />a significant expansion of the network and computing infrastructure and a <br />plan for data communications connectivity to all City offices. To help <br />facilitate accomplishment of this strategic plan, staff issued an RFP for <br />vendors to provide cabling services in November 1997. On January 5, 1998, <br />the City Council approved execution of agreements with the option of two 12- <br />month renewals with the four cabling companies whose proposals received the <br />highest ratings. The four companies, who were placed on a pre -qualified list <br />and must bid against each other for most jobs, have performed in a <br />satisfactory manner. Staff recommends approval for the first renewal period. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />Funds for the agreements are available in the Communication Services Account <br />(account no. 79-171-6291) and in various departmental accounts for telephone <br />moves and charges (object code 6212). <br />Rod R. Coloma Ao�) <br />Executive Director <br />Finance & Management Servic9 ngv-1 <br />045 <br />Page 57 e <br />z E U MCS 383 <br />