Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Consent
SUBJECT:
Title
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT WITH DATAGEAR, INC. FOR WIFI IN EXTERNAL AREAS AT 12 PARKS, CITY HALL, AND COMMUNITY CENTER (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
The overall goal of this project is to support the City Council's vision of providing free access to the Internet (via WIFI) for Carson residents while visiting any of the City's major parks or business centers (Community Center & City Hall) whether outside or inside of buildings located on those properties. Access to free public Wi-Fi increases access to jobs, educational opportunities, civic engagement, and critical public services. Since the cost of this contract exceeds the amount that the City Manager may approve, the City Council is being asked to award a contract to DataGear, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $420,272.94. The agreement will require contractor to complete installation and configuration of the network and thereafter, contractor will support and maintain the completed infrastructure for a period of three (3) years. City may, in its sole discretion, extend the term of the support and maintenance portion of the agreement for two (2) additional one-year terms, at no additional cost to City.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
TAKE the following actions:
1. AWARD a Public Works contract to DataGear, Inc. for the installation of WIFI hardware/software at 12 City Parks, the City Hall, and Community Center.
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
1. REJECT all bids.
2. TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate consistent with the requirements of the law.
IV. BACKGROUND
The overall goal of this project is to support the City Council's vision of providing free access to the Internet (via WIFI) for Carson residents while visiting any of the City's major parks or business centers (Community C...
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