Legislation Details

File #: 24-7326    Version: 1 Name: Bid No. 2020-060 - Ratification of expenditures in the amount of $172,286.20 for payment of services rendered for Fiber Locates and Repairs.
Type: Agenda Item Status: Passed
File created: 8/6/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/19/2024 Final action: 8/19/2024
Title: Bid No. 2020-060 - Mesquite Independent School District Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement - Annual Fiber Optic Cabling Repair and Maintenance. (Staff recommends ratification of a change order for payment of services rendered by Future Infrastructure, LLC, for fiber locates and repairs in the amount of $172,286.20.)

Title

Bid No. 2020-060 - Mesquite Independent School District Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement - Annual Fiber Optic Cabling Repair and Maintenance.

(Staff recommends ratification of a change order for payment of services rendered by Future Infrastructure, LLC, for fiber locates and repairs in the amount of $172,286.20.)

 

Body

Name of Department

Public Works/Information Technology

 

Project/Budgeted Amount

$130,000.00

 

Sum of Bid/Bid Amount

$172,286.20

 

Due to unexpected growth in development, funds were expended for fiber locates and repairs.   Funds included in the original contract, five years prior, were insufficient.  In order to avoid damage to fiber services, creating an even higher cost to repair, the services were rendered.

 

Financial Implications

Funds are available in the Operating Budget and funds to cover the deficit will be provided from the General Fund.

 

Recommended/Desired Action

Staff recommends ratification of a change order to Future Infrastructure, LLC.

 

Drafter

Sam Bradford

 

Head of Department

Sam Bradford