To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: MIKE COOK, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
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APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SAFETYCENTRIC INC. FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STRUCTURED CABLING SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $20,000 AND A NEW NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL OF $60,000 AND TO EXTEND THE TERM TO JUNE 3, 2028
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 3, 2025, the City entered into an agreement for project services with SafetyCentric Inc. (SafetyCentric) to provide on-call technology infrastructure installation and related services. SafetyCentric has been an outstanding service provider to the City and has consistently demonstrated the technical expertise, responsiveness, and availability necessary to support the City's operational needs, including emergency cable repairs and time-sensitive installations. The Information Technology Department utilizes SafetyCentric Inc. to provide specialized telecommunications cabling, fiber optic installation and repair, and related equipment installation services on an as-needed basis. These services are necessary to maintain and expand the City's technology infrastructure but are not required frequently enough to justify the expense of maintaining dedicated in-house personnel, specialized tools, and equipment.
The proposed amendment would extend the existing Agreement through June 3, 2028 and increase the contract amount by $20,000, bringing the total not to exceed amount to $60,000. All services will continue to be provided on an as-needed basis at the rates established in the existing Agreement.
BACKGROUND
The City's technology infrastructure relies upon an extensive network of copper telecommunications cabling, fiber optic connections, and associated equipment distributed throughout City facilities. Installation, maintenance, and repair of this infrastructure periodically requires specialized technical skills, equipment, and installation tools that are not maintained by the Information Technology Departmen...
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