HomeMy WebLinkAbout15.F.8. Library Building Cabling
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City of Shakopee CONSENT
Memorandum
TO: Mayor & City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Kim Henke, IT Coordinator
Tracy Schaefer, Assistant to the City Administrator
SUBJECT: Library Building Cabling
DATE: June 25, 2003
Introduction
Cabling is required in the new library building for all its telecommunications, video and
computer needs.
Background
Staffhas received state bid quotes from cabling companies to install the cabling system at
the new library building. The main function of the cabling system will be to support the
new phone and computer systems. Since the City has installed the INET, it is important
to install high grade cabling, Category 6, to ensure the highest performance. Category 6
cabling will allow the library to move forward as new technologies are developed. Video
cabling will also be installed.
Cabling was not included as part ofthe library building original proposal; however,
monies were allocated in the contingency fund to pay for such cabling. This was done, in
advance, to allow staffthe flexibility to select the latest technology available.
After reviewing bids, staff has selected FS Technology Group to install the new cabling
system. City Council awarded the contract to FS Technology to install Category 6
cabling in the new Police Department Building. The Shakopee School District has also
contracted with FS Technology with great success. Since FS Technology has worked
with the School District and Police Department, they are also familiar with the City's
INET, which is critical to library technical operations. Regardless ofINET operation,
this equipment and cabling is necessary.
Budget Impact
FS Technology Group is an authorized state bid contractor, thus has been previously
approved by the state for municipal contracting. The overall bid price includes labor and
materials. Materials to complete this project range from the cabling to termination
equipment.
Labor and materials should not exceed $32,265.05. These funds will be taken from the
library building contingency fund.
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Action
Council should, if they concur, by motion authorize the appropriate City staff, to enter
into a purchase and installation agreement of cabling for the new library building with FS
Technology for an amount not to exceed $32,265.05.
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