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Vote on a request to approve the contract allowing Performance Cabling Technologies to furnish and install all labor and materials for the Chatham County fiber network required for the new Emergency Operations Center.
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve the contract allowing Performance Cabling Technologies to furnish and install all labor and materials for the Chatham County fiber network required for the new Emergency Operations Center project.
Introduction & Background: Chatham County is constructing a new Emergency Operations Center that requires the extension of the Chatham County internal network fiber to the new facility and as a part of the project. As Performance Cabling Technologies was the lowest quote and has performed nearly all the County’s network improvements over the past several years, it is requested to approve their contract for this work.
Discussion & Analysis: It is being requested that the BOC approve the contract allowing Performance Cabling Technologies to furnish and install all labor and materials for the Chatham County fiber network required for the new Emergency Operations Center project.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: 7. Provide infrastructure to support desired development; 8. Become more resilient; BOC Goal - Ensure public safety through adequate resources, plans, and partnerships.
Budgetary Impact: This project is proceeding in accordance with the budget as established with the Manager’s Office, Budget and Finance Office. Total cost for this contract is $115,138.12.
Recommendation/Motion: Motion to approve the contract allowing Performance Cabling Technologies to furnish and install all labor and materials for the Chatham County fiber network required for the new Emergency Operations Center project and authorize the County Manager to execute the contract.