HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2003 - 145RESOLUTION NO. 2003 — 145
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO
WAIVE THE BID PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
EXPANETS OF CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR THE EXTENSION
OF EXISTING FIBER OPTIC, ETHERNET DATA CABLES
AND TELCO COPPER WIRING FROM THE EXISTING
MAIN DISTRIBUTION FRAME TO THE NEW DATA CENTER
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2003, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 2003-131, approving the transfer of additional funds to an existing Capital
Improvement Project to relocate the City's Data Center; and
WHEREAS, in order is relocate the Data Center, it is necessary to extend
the existing fiber optic, Ethernet data cables and Telco copper wiring from the existing
main distribution frame to the new Data Center; and
WHEREAS, because Expanets is currently contracted with the City for the
exiting voice/data cabling and telecommunication equipment maintenance, is familiar
with the City's cabling setup, has working knowledge of existing City telecommunication
equipment and requirements, and the formal bid process would delay the project up to 8
weeks, it is in the City's best interest to waive the formal bid process pursuant to Section
12.60.220(D) of the National City Municipal Code, which allows the Purchasing Agent to
dispense with the requirements of the bidding process when the City Council determines
that due to special circumstances, it is to the City's best interest to purchase a commodity
or enter into a contract without compliance with the bidding procedure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby authorizes the Purchasing Agent to waive the bidding process, and
authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement with Expanets of California, Inc. for the
extension of existing fiber optic, Ethernet data cables and Telco copper wiring from the
existing main distribution frame to the new Data Center. Said Agreement is on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
ATTEST:
PASSED and ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 2003.
Nick Inzunza, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, III , City Attorney