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Award IFB-604992-25/LAS- Term Contract for Purchase of Fiber Optic Cables & ITS Systems to Advanced Cabling Solutions, Inc., Casselberry, FL at an estimated annual amount of $300,000 and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Agreement. (Stephen Koontz, Deputy Director of Resource Management) Requesting Department - Public Works
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Division:
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Resource Management - Purchasing and Contracts
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Authorized By:
Robert Bradley, Purchasing Manager
Contact/Phone Number:
Louis Straffi/407-665-7114
Background:
IFB-604992-25/LAS will provide an experienced, licensed Contractor to assist County staff in emergency fiber optic network repairs. Services include, but are not limited to concrete sidewalk replacement, sod furnishing & installation, tree removal/trimming, installation of conduit above and underground, wire locates, fiber optic pull boxes, fiber testing, fiber adjusting, fiber proofing & optic fiber removal. All items furnished and installed by Contractor must be on Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) approved product list (APL).
This project was publicly advertised, and the county received a total of five (5) submittals in response to the solicitation, two (2) of which were found non-responsive for lack of required certifications at time of bid submittal. The review committee consisted of Charles Wetzel, County Traffic Engineer, John Brown, Technology Coordinator, and Steve Douglas Deputy County Traffic Engineer, all from Public Works Traffic Engineering Division. Consideration was given to past performance, qualifications, and bid price.
The review committee recommends award of this project to the lowest priced, responsive, responsible bidder, Advanced Cabling Solutions, Inc., Casselberry, FL.
Authorization for services by the contractor will be in the form of a written Purchase Order issued and executed by the County. This agreement takes effect on the date of execution and will continue for a period of three (3) years. At the sole option of the County, the agreement may be renewed for two (2) successive periods not to exceed one (1) year each. The estimated annual usage of these services is $300,000.00.
Requested Action:
Staff requests that the Board Award IFB-604992-25/LAS- Term Contract for Purchase of Fiber Optic Cables & ITS Systems to Advanced Cabling Solutions, Inc., Casselberry, FL with an estimated annual usage of $300,000.00 and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Agreement.