DATE: June 26, 2018
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Manager
Interim Director of Public Works
Director of Information Technology
SUBJECT
Title
Hayward High-Speed Fiber Optic Network Installation Project - Award of Engineering Services Contract to Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That Council adopts the attached resolution executing a professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., (Kimley-Horn) in the amount of $345,267, and authorizing the expenditure of up to $380,000 for the total project, including additional services for the preparation of Final Design Plans, Specifications, and Estimate of the Hayward High-Speed Fiber Optic Network Installation project.
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SUMMARY
The City is committed to growing its existing business and attracting new business to the Industrial Corridor. The development of a high-speed fiber optic network infrastructure loop will connect Hayward’s advanced industries to high-speed gigabit networks. This project will link critical services to support activities by utilizing nine (9) miles of existing City conduit network, and adding eleven (11) miles of new conduit and cabling for a fiber network in accordance with the City’s adopted Fiber Master Plan.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution
Attachment III Fiber Optic Network Installation Project Map