Title
Centennial Park Fiber Optic Cable - Bid Award
History
Bids were received and opened on August 20, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. for the addition of a fiber optic cable that will run from the Public Works facility to the Centennial Park Aquatic Center. Twelve bids were opened, and Six Underground Construction of Oswego, Illinois was the low bidder at a price of $27,695. The bid range was $27,695 to $75,637.
The existing communications system from the Village network to Centennial Park consists of an AT&T-T1 circuit. Due to increasing data needs at the park, this 1.5MB line can no longer handle the data demand needed at the park. In addition, AT&T is more than doubling the rate on the circuit to $8,520 annually.
Staff researched wireless technologies as a solution, but they were found to be more expensive, less reliable and yielding less bandwidth. With the growing data needs at the park, the expected use of new security cameras, and other proposed computer and IP voice applications at the pool, staff is recommending a fiber optic solution that can yield up to 1GB data throughput from the Village computer network to Centennial Park. Additionally, the Police Department and Recreation Administrative offices will also have the capability to access and view security cameras and the DVR remotely.
Staff is recommending the low bidder, Six Underground Construction of Oswego, Illinois to perform the work specified in the bid document in an amount not to exceed $27,695.
On September 4, 2012, this item was reviewed and approved by the Technology, Communication & Community Engagement Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
The FY2012 budget includes $38,000 for communication improvements for Recreation facilities. This expenditure will come in $10,305 under budget.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the purchase of the Centennial Park Fiber Optic system from Six Underground Construction in the lowest bid amount of $27,695.