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Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton _____________________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET DEPARTMENT: Procurement ACM: Cassey Ogden DATE: December 17, 2024 SUBJECT Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Superior Network Systems Inc, as the primary vendor, and Ed Hajek, Inc., dba Services Unlimited, as the secondary vendor, for fiber optic cabling and installation services for the Technology Services Department; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (RFP 8587 – awarded to Superior Network Systems Inc and Ed Hajek, Inc., dba Services Unlimited, for two (2) years, with the option for three (3) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,900,000.00). STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT This action supports Key Focus Area: Pursue Organizational Excellence and Collaborative and Respectful Leadership. INFORMATION/BACKGROUND The City of Denton has 230 miles of fiber optics throughout the City that require ongoing maintenance and repair, installation of new fiber optic connections, and replacement over its lifespan. Reliable network communication is necessary for a solid link between City assets and City Buildings. The fiber optic network provides the city with the means to have reliable network communication daily, regardless of weather and environmental conditions. This contract would award a primary and a secondary vendor for fiber optic cabling installation and maintenance services. FY 24-25 FY 25-26 FY 26-27 FY 27-28 FY 28-29 Total Maintenance $112,000 $112,000 $112,000 $112,000 $112,000 $560,000 Replacements 500,000 888,000 888,000 888,000 888,000 4,052,000 Contingency 288,000 Total $4,900,000 Request for Proposals was sent to 602 prospective suppliers, including 29 Denton firms. In addition, specifications were placed on the Procurement website for prospective suppliers to download and advertised in the local newspaper. Six (6) proposals were received, references were checked, and proposals were evaluated based upon published criteria including safety, compliance with specifications, probable performance, and price. Best and Final Offers (BAFO) were requested from the top firm. Based upon this evaluation, Superior Network Systems Inc and Ed Hajek, Inc., dba Services Unlimited were ranked the highest and determined to be the best value for the City. City Hall 215 E. McKinney Street Denton, Texas www.cityofdenton.com NIGP Code Used for Solicitation: 838 - Telecommunication Equipment, Accessories and Supplies & 962 - (Service Only) - Miscellaneous Services, No. 2 (Not Otherwise Classified) Notifications sent for Solicitation sent in IonWave: 602 Number of Suppliers that viewed Solicitation in IonWave: 58 HUB-Historically Underutilized Business Invitations sent out: 74 SBE-Small Business Enterprise Invitations sent out: 242 Responses from Solicitation: 6 RECOMMENDATION Award a contract to Superior Network Systems Inc, as the primary vendor, and Ed Hajek, Inc., dba Services Unlimited, as the secondary vendor, for fiber optic cabling and installation services for the Technology Services Department, in a two (2) year, with the option for three (3) additional one (1) year extensions, in the total five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $4,900,000. PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS Superior Network Systems Inc Fort Worth, TX Ed Hajek, Inc. dba Services Unlimited Fort Worth, TX ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT This is an initial two (2) year contract with options to extend the contract for three (3) additional one (1) year periods, with all terms and conditions remaining the same. FISCAL INFORMATION These services will be funded from Technology Services job cost accounts 830048747 and 840185747 for replacement fiber and account 830201.6384 for regular maintenance and support. Requisitions will be entered on an as-needed basis. The budgeted amount for this item is $4,900,000. The City will only pay for services rendered and is not obligated to pay the full contract amount unless needed. EXHIBITS Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2: Pricing Evaluation Exhibit 3: Ordinance and Contract Respectfully submitted: Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100 Purchasing Manager For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Leisha Meine, 940-349-7823. Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.