HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2023-R0412 - Contract 17004, CTE Networking, Inc., And Contract 17517, Armada Solutions, LLC - 08/22/2023Resolution No. 2023-R0412
Item No. 6.30
August 22, 2023
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY TI IE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute,
for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Service Contract No. 17004 between the City of
Lubbock and CTE Networking, Inc. for Data, Voice, and Fiber Cabling Services at certain City
facilities, and related documents. Said Contract is incorporated in this resolution as if fully set
forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council.
APl'ROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Brooke Witcher, Assistant City Manager
APPROVE[L�S TO 1�ORM:
Assistant City Attorney
Passed by the City Council on _August 22 2023
Resolution No. 2023-R0412
Contract 17004
City of Lubbock
RFP 23-17004-DH
Cabling Services for Data, Voice and Fiber
Agreement
This Service Agreement (this "Agreement") is entered into as of the 22day of August 2023
("Effective Date") by and between CTE Networking, Inc. (the Contractor), and the City of Lubbock
(the "City").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City has issued a Request for Proposals 23-17004-DH, Cabling Services for Data,
Voice and Fiber and
WHEREAS, the proposal submitted by the Contractor has been selected as the proposal which best
meets the needs of the City for this service; and
WHEREAS, Contractor desires to perform as an independent contractor to provide Cabling Services
for Data, Voice and Fiber, upon terms and conditions maintained in this Agreement; and
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the City and
Contractor agree as follows:
City and Contractor acknowledge the Agreement consists of the following exhibits which are
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, listed in their order of priority in the event of
inconsistent or contradictory provisions:
1. This Agreement
2. Exhibit A— General Requirements
3. Exhibit B— Best and Final Offer
4. Exhibit C— Insurance Requirements
Scope of Work
Contractor shall provide the services that are specifed in Exhibit A. The Contractor shall comply with all
the applicable requirements set forth in Exhibit B and Exhibit C attached hereto.
Article 1
1.1 The contract shall be for a term of one (1) year, with the option of four (4), one (1) year extensions,
said date of term beginning upon formal approval. The contract may be renewed for up to four (4)
additional one (1) year terms under the same term and conditions upon written agreement from both
parties.
1.2 All stated annual quantities are approximations of usage during the time period to be covered by
pricing established by this bid. Actual usage may be more or less. Order quantities will be
determined by actual need. The City of Lubbock does not guarantee any specific amount of
compensation, volume, minimum, or maximum amount of services under this bid and resulting
contract.
13 The Contractor must maintain the insurance coverage required during the term of this contract
including any extensions. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that valid insurance is
on file with the Purchasing and Contract Management Department as required by contract or contract
may be terminated for non-compliance.
1.4 A) Prices quoted shall be guaranteed for a period for six (6) months upon City approval. The rate
may be adjusted at the City's discretion for the effective change in Consumer Price Index (CPI) or
Product Price Index (PPI) as appropriate.
B) Further, if the Contractor can provide documentation for actual charges for material, labor, etc.
that demonstrates that the change in CPI or PPI is not suffcient, the Contractor shall provide such
documentation to the City, and at the City's sole discretion, the contractual rate may be further
adjusted. If agreement regarding a new rate cannot be reached, the City shall terminate at the end of
the current contract period.
C) If an adjustment to pricing is granted under this section, the Contractor must provide the Director
of Purchasing and Contract Management written, quarterly documentation to justify the ongoing
adjustment. If no such documentation is timely received, the rate will automatically revert to the
initial, awarded rate.
1.5 This contract shall remain in effect until the frst of the following occurs: (1) the expiration date, (2)
performance of services ordered, or (3) termination of by either party with a 30 day written notice.
The City of Lubbock reserves the right to award the canceled contract to the next lowest and best
bidder as it deems to be in the best interest of the city.
Article 2 Miscellaneous.
2.1 This Agreement is made in the State of Texas and shall for all purposes be construed in
accordance with the laws of said State, without reference to choice of law provisions.
2.2 This Agreement is performable in, and venue of any action related or pertaining to this
Agreement shall lie in, Lubbock, Texas.
2.3 This Agreement and its Exhibits contains the entire agreement between the City and
Contractor and supersedes any and all previous agreements, written or oral, between the
parties relating to the subject matter hereof. No amendment or modifcation of the terms of
this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties unless reduced to writing and signed by
both parties.
2.4 This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original.
2.5 In the event any provision of this Agreement is held illegal or invalid, the remaining
provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby.
2.6 The waiver of a breach of any provision of this Agreement by any parties or the failure of
any parties otherwise to insist upon strict performance of any provision hereof shall not
constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach or of any subsequent failure to perform.
2.7 This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their
respective heirs, representatives and successors and may be assigned by Contractor or the
City to any successor only on the written approval of the other party.
2.8 All claims, disputes, and other matters in question between the Parties arising out of or
relating to this Agreement or the breach thereof, shall be formally discussed and negotiated
between the Parties for resolution. In the event that the Parties are unable to resolve the
claims, disputes, or other matters in question within 30 days of written notification from the
aggrieved Party to the other Party, the aggrieved Party shall be free to pursue all remedies
available at law or in equity.
2.9 At any time during the term of the contract, or thereafter, the City, or a duly authorized audit
representative of the City or the State of Texas, at its expense and at reasonable times,
reserves the right to audit Contractor's records and books relevant to all services provided to
the City under this Contract. In the event such an audit by the City reveals any errors or
overpayments by the City, Contractor shall refund the City the full amount of such
overpayments within 30 days of such audit findings, or the City, at its option, reserves the
right to deduct such amounts owing the City from any payments due Contractor.
2.10 The City reserves the right to exercise any right or remedy to it by law, contract, equity, or
otherwise, including without limitation, the right to seek any and all forms of relief in a court
of competent jurisdiction. Further, the City shall not be subject to any arbitration process
prior to exercising its unrestricted right to seek judicial remedy. The remedies set forth herein
are cumulative and not exclusive, and may be exercised concurrently. To the extent of any
conflict between this provision and another provision in, or related to, this document, this
provision shall control.
2.11 The contractor shall not assign or sublet the contract, or any portion of the contract, without
written consent from the Director of Purchasing and Contract Management. Should consent
be given, the Contractor shall insure the Subcontractor or shall provide proof of insurance
from the Subcontractor that complies with all contract insurance requirements document, this
provision shall control.
2.12 Contractor acknowledges by supplying any Goods or Services that the Contractor has read,
fully understands, and will be in full compliance with all terms and conditions and the
descriptive material contained herein and any additional associated documents and
Amendments. The City disclaims any terms and conditions provided by the Contractor unless
agreed upon in writing by the parties. In the event of conflict between these terms and
conditions and any terms and conditions provided by the Contractor, the terms and conditions
provided herein shall prevail. The terms and conditions provided herein are the final terms
agreed upon by the parties, and any prior conflicting terms shall be of no force or effect.
2.13 Contracts with Companies Engaged in Business with Iran, Sudan, or Foreign Terrorist
Organization Prohibited. Pursuant to Section 2252.152 of the Texas Government Code,
prohibits the City from entering into a contract with a vendor that is identified by The
Comptroller as a company known to have contracts with or provide supplies or service with
Iran, Sudan or a foreign terrorist organization.
2.14 Texas Public Information Act. The requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government
Code, may apply to this contract and the contractor or vendor agrees that the contract can be
terminated if the contractor or vendor knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a
requirement of that subchapter. To the extent Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government Code
applies to this agreement, Contractor agrees to: (1) preserve all contracting information
related to the contract as provided by the records retention requirements applicable to the
governmental body for the duration of the contract; (2) promptly provide to the governmental
body any contracting information related to the contract that is in the custody or possession
of the entity on request of the governmental body; and (3) on completion of the contract,
either: (A) provide at no cost to the governmental body all contracting information related to
the contract that is in the custody or possession of the entity; or (B) preserve the contracting
information related to the contract as provided by the records retention requirements
applicable to the governmental body.
2.15 No Boycott of Israel. Pursuant to Section 2271.002 of the Texas Government Code, a) This
section applies only to a contract that: (1) is between a governmental entity and a company
with 10 or more full-time employees; and (2) has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be
paid wholly or partly from public funds of the governmental entity. (b) A governmental entity
may not enter into a contract with a company for goods or services un(ess the contract
contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2)
will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.
2.16 Texas Government Code 2274. By entering into this Agreement, Contractor verifies that: (1)
it does not, and will not for the duration of the contract, have a practice, policy, guidance,
or directive that discriminates against a frearm entity or firearm trade association or (2)
the verification required by Section 2274.002 of the Texas Government Code does not apply
to the contract. If Contractor is a company with 10 or more full-time employees and if this
Agreement has a value of at least $100,000 or more, Contractor verifies that, pursuant to
Texas Government Code Chapter 2274, it does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or
directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and will not
discriminate during the term of the contract against a frearm entity or frearm trade
association.
2.17 Contractor represents and warrants that: (1) it does not, and wi I I not for the duration of the
contract, boycott energy companies or (2) the verifcation required by Section 2274.002 of
the Texas Government Code does not apply to the contract. If Contractor is a company with
]0 or more full-time employees and if this Agreement has a value of at least $100,000 or
more, Contractor verifies that, pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2274, it does
not boycott energy companies; and will not boycott energy companies during the term of the
Agreement. This verification is not required for an agreement where a governmental entity
determines that these requirements are inconsistent with the governmental entity's
constitutional or statutory duties related to the issuance, incurrence, or management of debt
obligations or the deposit, custody, management, borrowing, or investment of funds.
2.18 Confidentiality. The Contractor shall retain all information received from or concerning the
City and the City's business in strictest confidence and shall not reveal such information to
third parties without prior written consent of the City, unless otherwise required by law.
2.19 Indemnify. The Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the city of Lubbock and its
elected officials, officers, agents, and employees from all suits, actions, losses, damages,
claims, or liability of any kind, character, type, or description, including without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, all expenses of litigation, court costs, and attorney's fees, for
injury or death to any person, or injury to any property, received or sustained by any person
or persons or property, to the extent arising out of, related to or occasioned by, the negligent
acts of the Contractor, its agents, employees, and/or subcontractors, related to the
performance, operations or omissions under this agreement and/or the use or occupation of
city owned property. The indemnity obligation provided herein shall survive the expiration
or termination of this agreement.
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Exhibit A
City of Lubbock, TX
Cabling Services for Data, Voice and Fiber
I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
I. INTENT
1.1 The City of Lubbock is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) under the guidelines of a High-
Technology RFP, and the award of the contract shall be made to the responsible vendor(s) whose
proposal is determined to be the best evaluated offer resulting from negotiation, taking into
consideration the relative importance of price, qualifications, experience, references, local support
and service, and other evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposal. Receipt of any proposal
shall under no circumstance obligate the City of Lubbock to accept the best price offering.
a) The City of Lubbock (hereinafter called "City") is seeking proposals from interested firms and
individuals, (hereinafter called "Proposer") install and maintain the voice and data cabling and fiber
installation and fiber maintenance in buildings
b) Offerors are invited to submit demonstrated competence and qualifications of their firm for providing
these services.
c) The information contained within this document is intended to provide interested firms with the
requirements and criteria that will be used to make the selection.
d) All Contractors must be Panduit Certified installers.
2. COST PROPOSAL
2.1 Prices shall include service call charge, all of the overhead, including, but not limited to, trip
related charges, mileage and materials.
2.2 The Offeror shall submit pricing on Price Sheet, Attachment A.
2.3 The contract shall be for a term of one (1) year, with the option of three (3) one (1) year
extensions; said date of term beginning upon formal approval. All stated annual quantities
are approximations of usage during the time period to be covered by pricing established by
this proposal. Actual usage may be more or less. Order quantities will be determined by actual
need. The City of Lubbock does not guarantee any specifc amount ofcompensation, volume,
minimum, or maximum amount of services under this bid and resulting contract. The
Contractor must maintain the insurance coverage required during the term of this contract
including any extensions. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that valid
insurance is on fle with the Purchasing and Contract Management Department as required
by contract of contract may be terminated fornon-compliance.
3. VOICE CABLE AND DATA CABLE
3.1 The installation of all premises, distribution, backbone and horizontal wiring are to comply with all
local code authority and the following EIA/T[A and ANSI specifications and or standards: ANSI/TIA
568 Standard, Commercial Building Communications Wiring Standard EIA/TIA 569 Standard, and
Commercial Building Standards for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces. ANSI/ICEA S-83-
596-1988, Standard for Fiber Optic Premises Distribution Cable ANS[/TIA-C.2
Category 6. All premises wiring required to complete installation of the services requested in this
RFP will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Premises wiring are defined as intra and inter
building data and voice wiring necessary for the project. This includes fiber patches and data patch
connections. All Voice patch and cross connects will be done by City Communications Staff.
3.2 Manufacturers Material Specification sheets are required for all installation materials used in this bid
of all materials are chosen for cable products. This material is to be attached as Attachment "C" to
the balance of the response.
3.3 All cabling must be designed for the purpose as outlined in article 800 of the NEC code. Contractor
is to determine the proper use of either PVC or Teflon conductor insulation depending on the air
handling requirements of the building or as applicable wiring and building codes require. All voice
and data wiring must be band striped with the color of the mating insulated conductor of the assemble
pair. Telephone industry standard 10 basic color codes are to be used. Conductors will be twisted into
pairs and assembled into a cylindrical core. Cables having more than 25 pairs will be coded into
industry standard 25 pair color groups being bound with a unique color binder.
3.4 All wiring and termination materials employed in the installation of this system must fully comply
with all applicable requirements under FCC Part 68 subpart J and be recognized or listed by a national
recognized testing laboratory (NRTL).
3.5 All new wiring in common areas or office environments must be enclosed in metal raceway (i.e., wire
mold) when locations are not provided or served via already provided in wall voice & data conduit
and electrical boxes
4, FIBER OPTIC CABLE
4.1 Fiber cable to be supplied is to be multimode 62.5/125 micron. Single mode at 83/125. Accepted
manufacturers for this product is: Corning, AT&T, 3M, Berktec.
4.2 All fiber optic cables and connection to be designed and manufactured to all applicable
ANSI/EIA/TIA specifications.
4.3 End connections for fiber cable must be LC or otherwise ordered by the City.
S. VOICE, DATA AND FIBER TERMINATION'S
5.1 Voice termination's are to be made on standard single RJ-45 jacks with a minimum of 50 micro inches
of gold surface plating on the contact wires and plugs, The City currently employs Panduit Pan-Net
Mini-Com jacks. Colors are white or electrical ivory.
5.2 Data termination's are to be made on standard single Category 6e RJ-45 8 position jack with a with
gold surface plating on the contact wires and plugs. The City currently employs Panduit Pan-Net
Mini-Com jacks. With Blue as the first jack in the plate followed by Black, Green and Yellow.
Wiring standard for Category 6e wiring termination is T568B.
5.3 Data modular jack housings are be to Electrical [vory in color, flush mount and is to located on the
same face plate as the voice termination whenever possible.
5.4 Equipment room MDF and IDF terminations for voice applications are to be made on standard 66
M1-50 or 110 type termination blocks and associated mounting brackets and hardware specifically
designed for the purpose. The use and or combination of cable trays, backboards, wall frames, and
stand-alone frames are expected to be utilized improvising a logical and proper layout to equipment
spaces and IDF locations.
5.5 Data MDF and IDF will be terminated on Panduit Mini-Com Modular Patch Panel Kits.
5.6 All fiber terminations will be in a Panduit Fiber Box according to the City Standards.
6. INSTALLATION
6.1 The Contractor will coordinate with the City any interruption to existing telephone\data
communications. Any interruptions are to be minimized and be performed after-hours, on weekends
or holidays.
6.2 Regarding installation activity that is potentially disruptive (i.e. drilling, running cable, mounting
frames, raceway, etc.) to administrative activity, the Contractors will notify the Communication
Department manager of potential disturbance prior to beginning work.
6.3 Contractors are to supply their own tools and equipment, especially brooms, dustpans, ladders,
vacuum's etc.
6.4 Contractor will be required to clean work areas at the end of each shift or workday.
6.5 Installation equipment, materials, and product will ONLY be allowed to be kept in specified areas.
Hallways, office areas lobbies etc. are not suitable for storage and the City will NOT be held liable
for missing or stolen equipment.
6.6 Wiring to all outlets to run above the ceiling shall be fastened to the building structure at eight (8)
foot intervals through the combined use of, but not limited to, J hooks, beam clamps, D-rings, and
hangers. At no time are voice or data drops/homeruns to be directly secured to the building structure
above ceiling without the use of cable supports. Cabling above ceiling shall be sectioned off, and
routed back to intermediate or master wiring closets. All wiring shall run continuously from the outlet
to the wiring closet without breaks or splices. Cable supports shall be employed every eight (8) feet.
Cable supports (J Hooks etc.) shall be sized 50% larger than needed to allow for future growth. No
cable shall be placed on Ceiling Grid or attached to Ceiling Grid stays.
6.7 In areas where ceiling tiles are removed for cable pulling, or ceiling tiles are damaged as a result of
cable pulling, the Contractor shall replace tiles with like tiles.
6.8. All boxes, equipment and cable shall be firmly secured in place. Boxes, jacks and blocks shall be plumb
and square. Consideration will be given for overall aesthetic factors. Sample installation diagrams
and layouts are to be followed at all times. Deviations due to design and or
Building structural considerations must be cleared with Communication Department.
6.9 Any new or replacement premises wiring shall be clearly labeled. The Contractor and City will work
to design a structured method of designating all cabling involved with the project.
6.10 The Contractor will observe all applicable departmental safety and security regulations established.
6.11 The Contractor is responsible for repair of damage to the building due to carelessness of their
workmen, and exercise reasonable care to avoid any damage to property. The Contractor must report
to the City any damage to the building that may exist or may occur during the occupancy of the
quarters.
6.12 The Contractor must run all jumpers and wiring, including line jumpers connected to lightning or
surge protectors, as may be required to properly interconnect the system parts to each other and to the
common carrier network(s).
6.13 The Contractor must promptly correct all defects for which the Contractor is responsible.
6.14 Upon completion of the work, the Contractor must remove his tools, equipment and all rubbish and
debris from the premises and must leave the premises clean and neat.
6.15 The Contractor will obtain the City's Communications Department permission before cutting into or
through any part of the building structure such as beams, girders, concrete, or tile floors, partitions
and ceilings. The Contractor shall restore any girders, beams, floors, partitions, ceilings, fire partitions
and walls to their original condition.
6.16 The Contractor will coordinate all work with the City's Communications Department.
6.17 Cable pulling tension shall not exceed 1 l ON (251bfl for UTP horizontal four pair cables.
6.18 Optical fiber connecting hardware shall be installed to provide well-organized installation and cable
management and always in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines.
6.19 Core boring set up is to be handled in such a way as to minimize interference with daily operations
and with minimal impact to the work environment.
6.20 A temporary structure/enclosure is to be erected to contain all indoor core-boring locations. Cleanup
of debris related to boring is the responsibility of the contractor. Work area is being cleaned and
returned to an as found condition. This will include but not be limited to water control and abatement,
floor washing, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, furniture dusting, furniture cleaning and furniture
washing by a professional cleaning service as needed.
6.21 Fiber optic cable service loops are to be provided at all fber termination points. Wiring closet loops
are to be a minimum of 15ft. End termination or main termination point loop is to be a minimum of
30ft.
6.22 Category 6e and Category 3 horizontal cabling shall have a minimum two (10) foot service loop for
each cable above ceiling. Service loop is to be neatly dressed and secured.
6.23 Category 6e patch panel terminations are to maintain cable jacket according to Panduit installation
standards.
6.24 All indoor/outdoor splices and distribution must be enclosed in an enclosure designed for the purpose
and able to provide maximum protection to splices and protection from environmental effects.
6.25 All splices must be impervious to environmental effects and mechanical shock.
6.26 Splice trays must protect all fiber splices.
6.27 All inside distribution and outside plant fiber cabling must be strain relieved to hinder the possibility
of breakage and connection failure.
6.28 The use of inner duct is mandatory in ALL situations were fiber is being installed unless
hardened Fiber cable is being used. Buried or aerial fiber optic cable must be approved and
designed to specific standards intended for aerial or buried application. In general, all fiber must run
in inner duct to its termination point (fiber patch panel).
6.29 lnstallation work will involve performing installation duties in an operational, production data center.
The utmost care is to be exercised in the installation of requested services. At no time will installation
work be permitted without notification of Communications Department.
6.30 City may elect also to implement other changes of its own accord. Should the City elect to make its
own changes, City shall assume responsibility for the operation integrity of the structured wiring as
it is directly affected by such changes by City. Upon request, the Contractor shall research all reported
physical installation & performance problems or errors and correct them to the City's satisfaction. If
the problem or error resulted from design changes made by City, the charge for correction shall be
computed using the rates for standard T&M charges as requested in this bid.
6.31 All asbestos clearance must be attained by Contractor before drilling or cutting of any materials
in City buildings.
7. TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE
GENERAL
7.1.1 Inspection of the installed systems shall be made by the staff of Communications
Department. If items from the bid have been omitted or need changing as per requirements
stated herein, they shall be noted in a deviation list. This deviation list will be given to
the Contractor who is expected to complete all items within the time specified by
Communications Department prior to any payment being due there under, the system must
be delivered, installed and accepted by Communications Department, as stated herein.
7.1.2 Installation of structured horizontal wiring, cable riser, voice and data drops, raceway,
terminations, fiber riser, fiber distribution, coring, and peripheral equipment must be
completed.
7.1.3 The City will make inspection as it deems necessary when notified by the Contractor that
the services reyuested, or any part thereof, is ready for acceptance.
7.1.4 After cutover of any portion of the system, the Contractor shall conduct acceptance tests
outlined in this section for fiber and copper cabling.
7.1.5 Performance and yuality tests shall be conducted as specified in this section.
7.1.6 Successful testing by the Contractor with written report of results to Communications
Department manager of all performance and quality incorporating the full range of testing
specified.
7.1.7 Implementation of any and all deviation list items which may result from inspections by the
Communications Department manager must be completed.
7.1.8 Written certification signed by an authorized representative of the Contractor indicating the
satisfactory completion of the above outlined items.
7.1.9 Acceptance of the services requested shall be granted after all equipment has passed the tests
required in the RFP, and has been in operation thirty (30) consecutive days without a major
failure. The event of a major failure, the City reserves the right to extend the acceptance date
until a time the installation complies with the thirty (30) day major fault free requirement.
7.1.10 Following verification by Communications Department that the installation conforms to all
the requirements stated herein, and that the system is 100% operational, a letter of
acceptance will be issued to the Contractor.
7.1.11 Final payment is contingent on signed acceptance of services from the City.
8.2 VOICE GRADE WIRE TESTING
The following tests shall be run on all voice grade runs:
The tests shall be run from end to end between all termination points. Station jack to IDF,
riser to main equipment room etc.
1) Continuity. (all pairs)
2) Wire Map. (test must include open pairs, shorts, and crossed pairs)
8.3 CATEGORY 6e WIRE TESTING
The following tests shall be run on all installed Category 6e data runs:
Testing shall be end to end, patch panel to jack including patch cables. (Total run length not to
exceed 316ft. With patch cables 328ft).
a. Wire Map
b. Length
c. Insertion Loss
d. NEXT Loss
e. PS NEXT Loss
f. ACR-F Loss
g. PS ACR-F Loss
h. Return Loss
i. Propagation Delay
j. Delay Skew
Test results shall be presented in an Excel spreadsheet, version 5.0 or greater, and detailing cable
port location (building, closet etc.) and all requested test data for the run.
8.4 SINGLE MODE AND MULTI MODE FIBER TESTING
The following tests shall be run on all installed fiber stands:
Testing is to be end to end with all terminations and splices involved for each strand tested OTDR,
Both directions. Test results shall be presented in an Excel spreadsheet, version 5.0 or greater,
detailing cable detailing cable port, location (building, closet etc.) length and attenuation in dB.
Additionally, each test is to include a graphical representation of the test, measurement results, and
cable information and set up parameters. The following standards will be used:
ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-59A, Measurement of Fiber Point Discontinuities
Using an OTDR. ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-60A, Measurement of Fiber or
Cable Length Using an OTDR. ANSI/TIA/EIA-455-61 A, Measurement
of Fiber or Cable Attenuation Using an OTDR.
ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-7, Optical Power Loss Measurements of [nstalled Singlemode
Fiber Cable Plant. ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-14-A, Optical Power Loss Measurements of
Installed Multimode Fiber Cable Plant.
9. EVALUATION CRITERIA
The following criteria will be used to evaluate and rank submittals:
a) Experience — The offeror's experience in providing the services as
requested in the specifications. (15%)
b) Responsibility — The offeror who has the capability, in all respects, to perform
fully the contract requirements and the moral and business integrity and
reliability that will assure good faith performance as required by these
specifications. (20%)
c) Capability and Skill — Offeror's capability, flexibility and skill to
perform the services stated in the specifications. (10%)
d) Responsiveness — The degree to which the offeror has responded to the
purpose and scope of specifications. (10%)
e) Record of performance based on previous work with the City
and/or other client references. (10%)
fl Cost (35%)
10. PROPOSAL FORMAT
a) Proposals should provide a straightforward, concise description of the
Offeror's capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the RFP. Emphasis
should be on completeness, clarity of content, and conveyance of the
information requested by the City.
b) The proposal should be bound in a single volume where practical. All
documentation submitted with the proposal should be bound in that
single volume. No spiral binding.
c) If the proposal includes any comment over and above the specific
information requested in the RFP, it is to be included as a separate appendix
to the proposal.
d) The proposal must be organized into the following response item sections
and submitted in an indexed binder.
TAB A Qualifications and Experience
Briefly introduce your company, providing a summary of the
administration, organization. Provide a detailed description of your
experience.
TAB B Price Sheet
1. Use the provided price proposal sheet.
Attachment A. TAB C References
1. Provide three references. Please include the name of the agency contact
,
name, telephone, fax and email address. Performance should include
goods or services, similar to those in this proposal, within the last twenty-
four (24) months.
City of Lubbock
RFP 23-17004-DH
Cabling Services for Data, Voice and Fiber
BAFO
Location
Total
# Item Description
Quantity
Required
(+�-) UOM
CTE Networking, Inc.
Lubbock, TX
$8,923.25
Unit Total
Price Cost
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# 1-1 CAT 6 Data Drop 50 to 300 feet 1 EA $190.00 $190.00
# 1-2 CAT 6 Voice Drop 50 to 1000 feet 1 EA $190.00 $190.00
#1-3 CAT 6 Voice and Data Drop 50 to 300 feet 1 EA $300.00 $300.00
#1-4 25 pair CAT 3 500 feet terminated both ends 1 Per Ft $3.25 $3.25
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#2-1 1000 feet Single Mode Fiber 6 strand With termination 1 EA $3,500.00 $3,500.00
both ends and wall mount cabinet
#2-2 500 feet Multi Mode Fiber 6 strand With terrr►ination
both ends and wall mount cabinet
#2-3 Fiber repair and testing
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#3-1 Install Panduit Mini-Com patch panel Ports.
#3-2 Install Panduit Vertical Cable management both sides of
rack.
#3-3 Install Horizontal Panduit able management.
#3-4 Install lU Filler Panels
#3-5 Purchase and install one CPI 7 foot free standing data
rack and 3.5 feet of ladder rack to wall.
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#4-1 Cost per hour for repair and other related services
1 EA
1 Per Strand
24 EA
1 EA
2 EA
2 EA
1 EA
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1 Per Hour $75.00 $75.00
$2,750.00 $2,750.00
$75.00
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$15.00
$600.00
$75.00
$65.00
$600.00
$75.00
$360.00
$600.00
$150.00
$130.00
$600.00
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VENDOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In compliance with this procurement, the undersigned offeror having egamined the request for
proposal, instructions to offerors, documents associated wit6 the request for proposals, and being
familiar with the conditions to be met, has reviewed the information regarding:
• Insurance Requirements
• Suspension and Debarment Certification
• Texas Government Code SecHon 2252.152
• Tezas Government Code Section 2271.002
• Texas Government Code 2274
• Federal and State Regulations
• Master Agreement
An individual authorized to bind the company must sign the following section. Failure to execute this
portion may result in proposal rejection.
Authorized Signature
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Contact for questions, clarifications, etc.
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Exhibit C
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
32.1. Prior to the approval of this contract by the City, the Contractor shall furnish a completed
Insurance Certificate to the City, which shall be completed by an agent authorized to bind the
named underwriter(s) to the coverages, limits, and termination provisions shown thereon, and
which shall furnish and contain all required information referenced or indicated thereon. THE
CITY SHALL HAVE NO DUTY TO PAY OR PERFORM UNDER THIS CONTRACT UNTIL
SUCH CERTIFICATE SHALL HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO THE CITY.
32.2. The City reserves the right to review the insurance requirements of this section during the effective
period of the contract and to require adjustment of insurance coverages and their limits when
deemed necessary and prudent by the City based upon changes in statutory law, court decisions,
or the claims history of the industry as well as the Contractor.
32.3. Subject to the Contractor's right to maintain reasonable deductibles in such amounts as are
approved by the City, the Contractor shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect for the
duration of this contract, and any extension hereof, at Contractor's sole expense, insurance
coverage written by companies approved by the State of Texas and acceptable to the City, in the
following type(s) and amount(s):
Commercial General Liabilitv Repuirements: $1 M occurrence /$2M aggregate (can be
combined with an Excess Liability to meet requirement). CGL is required in ALL contracts. It is
perhaps the most important of all insurance policies in a contractual relationship. It insures the
Contractor has broad liability coverage for contractual activities and for completed operations.
Commercial General Liability to include Products — Completion/OP, Personal and Advertising
Injury, Contractual Liability, Fire Damage (any one fre), and Medical Expenses (any one
person).
Automobile Liabilitv Requirements: $1 M/occurrence is needed
Workers Compensation and Employer Liability Requirements: Statutory. If the vendor is an
independent contractor with no employees and are exempt from providing Workers'
Compensation coverage, they must sign a waiver (obtained from COL Purchasing) and include
a copy of their driver's license. Employer Liability ($1 M) is required with Workers
Compensation.
* The City of Lubbock (including its officials, employees and volunteers) shall be afforded
additional insured status on a primary and non-contributory basis on all liability policies except
professional liabilities and workers' comp.
* Waivers of Subrogation are required for CGL, AL, and WC.
* To Include Products of Completed Operations endorsement.
* Carrier will provide a 30-day written notice of cancellation, 10-day written notice for non-
payment.
* Carriers must meet an A.M. Best rating of A- or better.
* Subcontractors must carry same limits as listed above
IMPORTANT: POLICY ENDORSEMENTS
The Contractor will provide copies of the policies without expense, to the City and all endorsements thereto
and may make any reasonable request for deletion, revision, or modification of particular policy terms,
conditions, limitations, or exclusions (except where policy provisions are established by (aw or regulation
binding upon either of the parties hereto or the underwriter of any of such policies). Upon such request by
the City, the Contractor shall exercise reasonable efforts to accomplish such changes in policy coverages,
and shall pay the cost thereof. Any costs will be paid by the Contractor.
REQUIRED PROVISI0IVS
The Contractor agrees that with respect to the above required insurance, all insurance contracts and
certificate(s) of insurance will contain and state, in writing, on the certificate or its attachment, the following
required provisions:
a. Name the City of Lubbock and its officers, employees, and elected representatives as
additional insureds, (as the interest of each insured may appear) as to all applicable coverage;
b. Provide for 30 days notice to the City for cancellation, nonrenewal, or material change;
c. Provide for notice to the City at the address shown below by registered mail;
d. The Contractor agrees to waive subrogation against the City of Lubbock, its officers,
employees, and elected representatives for injuries, including death, property damage, or any
other loss to the extent same may be covered by the proceeds of insurance;
e. Provide that all provisions of this contract concerning liability, duty, and standard of care
together with the indemnification provision, shall be underwritten by contractual liability
coverage sufficient to include such obligations within applicable policies.
NOTICES
The Contractor shall notify the City in the event of any change in coverage and shall give such notices not
less than 30 days prior the change, which notice must be accompanied by a replacement CERTIFICATE OF
INSURANCE.
All notices shall be given to the City at the following address:
Marta Alvarez, Director of Purchasing & Contract Management
City of Lubbock
1314Avenue K, 9th Floor
Lubbock, Texas 79401
Approval, disapproval, or failure to act by the City regarding any insurance supplied by the Contractor shall
not relieve the Contractor of full responsibility or liability for damages and accidents as set forth in the
contract documents. Neither shall the bankruptcy, insolvency, or denial of liability by the insurance
company exonerate the Contractor from liability.
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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
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Complete Nos. 1- 4 and 6 if there are interested parnes. OFFICE USE ONLY
complete Nos.1, 2. 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested padies. CERTIFICATION OF FILING
1 Name of business ernity filing form, and the city, sfate and country ot the business eMity's place Certiticate Number:
of business. 2023-1054834
CTE Networking, Inc.
Lubbock, TX United States Date Filed:
2 ame o govemmenml eM or state agency t is a party to e coMract for whic e orm is 08/02l2023
being Hled.
City of Lubbock IDate Acknowledged:
3 Provide the identiNcation number used by the govemmental entity or state agency to track w fdentify the wnuact, and provide a
descriptlon of the services, goods, w other property to be provided under the coMract
RFP 23-17004DH
Network Cabling
4 NaWre o( interest
Name of Interested Party City, State, CounUy (place of business) (check applicable)
ConVolling Intermedlary
5 Chedc only if there is No Interested Party. O
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1 declare under penalry of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed in ���nc�[ County, State of �iC. . on the a� day of �vGvFsi , 20.�.
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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
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Complete Nos. i- 4 and 6 if there are interested parties. OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Nos. l, 2, 3, 5, and 6 ff there are no interested parties. CERTIFICATION OF FILING
1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and coumry of the business entity's place Certificate Number:
of business. 2023-1054834
CTE Networking, Inc.
Lubbock, TX United States oate �iled:
2 Name of governme�l entiry or s�e agency that is a party to the oormact for wtYich the inrm is flS�02/2023
being filed.
Ciry of Lubbock �� A���g�`•
OB/02/2023
3 Provide the iderrtification number used by the governmer�tal errtity or state agency bo track or identify the contract, and provide a
description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.
RFP 23-17004DH
Network Cabling
4 Nature of irrterest
Name of Interested Party City, State, Country (place of 6usiness) (check applicable)
Controlling Intermediary
5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑
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I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is we and correct.
Executed in Counry, State of , on the day of , 20
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Signature of authorized agent ofconVacting business entiry
(Dedarant)
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