TITLE
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP TI21-008 and award contracts to Intelinet Incorporated, of Corona, CA, Pacific Coast Cabling, of Chatsworth, CA, and VectorUSA, of Torrance, CA, to provide as-needed citywide data, telephone, and fiber optic structured cabling, in a total annual aggregate amount not to exceed $1,800,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into contracts with Intelinet Incorporated, Pacific Coast Cabling, and VectorUSA, to provide as-needed citywide data, telephone, and fiber optic structured cabling system installation, repair, and maintenance.
The City’s Technology and Innovation Department (TI) is responsible for designing, installing, and managing physical communication systems, including racks, conduits, and cabling within and between all City buildings. These communication systems enable computers, phones, WiFi, cellular and radio systems, audio-video systems, building management systems, access control systems, network cameras, and other technology systems to operate and support City operations and services, including public safety. Installation of new cabling systems is routinely needed to support new and changing office spaces, replace cabling that has failed or does not meet newer hardware requirements, and to respond to technology or workspace needs identified by departments.
There are over 150 City supported buildings. TI manages many small, medium, and large cabling requests throughout the year to support emerging needs. In addition, the cabling systems in some buildings need to be upgraded to support the higher electrical and performance demands of current hardware and applications. This work is outside the e...
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