Title
Communication Tower Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair - IFB 18-112 - Amendment (Ordinance S-49954)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendment to Contract 148450 with Arizona West Builders and Communications, Inc. to extend the contract term. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. No additional funds are needed, request to continue using Ordinance S-44996.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide communication tower inspection, maintenance, and repair services for the Information Technology Services Department. These services support the radio infrastructure used by public safety and municipal members of the Regional Wireless Cooperative and include maintenance and support of radio towers and communication equipment located throughout the valley. Support services include the supervision, labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform inspections, maintenance, repairs, installation or removal of equipment or cabling, tower remediation or modification, painting, testing, and structural engineering analysis.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Contract Term
Upon approval the contract will be extended through Aug. 31, 2024, with an option to extend through Aug. 31, 2025.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $1,725,000.00 and no additional funds are needed.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
• Communication Tower Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Contract 148450 (Ordinance S-44996) on Sep. 19, 2018;
• Communication Tower Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Contract 148450 (Ordinance S-47660) on June 16, 2021.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Information Technology Services Department.