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CC - (2) Approval of Final Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Publish a Notice Inviting for Bids for the Construction of the Municipal Fiber Network, Project No. PT-003; (2) Waiver of Formal Bidding Procedures for the Purchase of Fiber and Related Construction Materials; and (3) Approval of a Related Agreement with MOX Networks for the Purchase of Fiber and Related Construction Materials in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $1,700,000.
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Contact Person/Dept: Michele Williams, CIO/Information Technology Department and Mate Gaspar/Public Works
Phone Number: 310-253-5959 and 310-253-5602
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [x] General Fund: Yes [x] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: Yes [x] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [x] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (05/03/16); MOX Networks (Jason Misicka, Director of Sales) on April 28, 2016
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson (04/28/16)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council
1. Approve the Final Plans and Specifications and authorize the publication of a Notice Inviting Bids for the construction of the Municipal Fiber Network, Project No. PT-003 (Project); and
2. Waive formal bidding procedures for the purchase of fiber and related Construction Materials; and
3. Approval of an Agreement with MOX Networks for the purchase of fiber and related construction materials in an amount not-to-exceed $1,700,000.
BACKGROUND
Since 2013, staff has been consulting with the Culver City business community about their needs for enhanced broadband connectivity. On November 9, 2015, the City Council took several actions related to the design, development, operations, and maintenance of the Municipal Fiber Network (Network). The Network would, among ot...
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