Title
Resolution - A Resolution Selecting BelWave Communications, Inc. as Contractor for the Installation and Service Provider of Public WiFi; Delegating the Authority to the City Manager or Designee to Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with BelWave Communications, Inc. to Provide Infrastructure and Service Agreement in the Amount of Four Hundred Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred and Seventy-Two Dollars ($415,572.00)
Requested Action
Consider Resolution
Recommendation
Approve Resolution
Description/History
On August 17, 2020, staff presented to City Council an opportunity for CARES Act Funds (CRF) to cover a portion of cost to provide public wifi which would serve an immediate need within the community. City Council directed staff to move forward to provide public wifi within the parks and historic downtown. The project was bid publicly and advertised on September 2, September 9, with a bid opening occurring on Thursday, September 17. The only bid submission was provided by BelWave Communications, Inc.
Justification
In order to utilize CRF for this project, the project must be complete no later than December 30, 2020. CRF will be used to purchase the infrastructure costs in the amount of Two Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($247,200.00) and any service related expenses incurred on or before December 30, 2020 with General Fund covering service costs following December 30, 2020. Public WiFi will serve an immediate need to the community in a time where connectivity is paramount for residents, students, and the general public.
Funding Source
CRF
General Fund
Prepared By
Bernadette McCranie
Assistant to City Manager/Special Projects
bernadette.mccranie@mansfieldtexas.gov
817-276-4266