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AGENDA TITLE: Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids to Procure a Fiber
Optic Trailer
MEETING DATE: August 21, 2013
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve specifications and authorize advertisement for bids
to procure a fiber optic trailer.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: A Fiber Optic Splicing Trailer is needed for the upcoming expansion
of the City's system and to properly maintain the existing fiber
network.
A task specific splicing unit will allow all fiber related tools & supplies to be stored in one location and
readily accessible. Both time and cost savings will be achieved by reducing the mobilization time and
mitigating overtime for completion of this work.
The specifications are on file at the Electric Utility Department, 1331 South Ham Lane. The planned bid
opening date is Wednesday, September 4, 2013.
FISCAL IMPACT: Estimated cost is $20,000.
FUNDING: Included in FY2013/14 Budget Account Number 160.1496
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Electric Utility Director
PREPARED BY: Thomas Dean, Electric Materials Technician
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APPROVED: _ --
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