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transportation systems (ITS), fiber optics, copper cabling, wireless communications, CCTV, and related communications systems.

There is currently one open contract with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., which was awarded through a formal competitive bid process in 2024.

This is for procurement of fiber optic materials for the Public Parks Wireless Wi-Fi Network, as well as ongoing as-needed materials for the City's entire fiber network. Following the Notice Inviting Bids on August 21, 2025, a total of fifty-two vendors downloaded the bid specifications, and two responses were received by the submission deadline of September 16, 2025, however, one of the bidders withdrew their response, and thus, it was not considered. Therefore, only one submission was received, and after reviewing it for compliance and qualifications, Anixter, Inc. was determined to be the lone and lowest responsible bidder. Anixter Inc. (Anixter) submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid that met all requirements outlined in the specifications. Staff recommends authorizing a contract not to exceed $338,990, which includes fiber optic cable and related materials and a twenty percent contingency. A breakdown of the proposed contract is below:

Anixter Inc. (Anixter) submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid that met all requirements outlined in the specifications. Staff recommends authorizing a contract not to exceed $338,990, which includes fiber optic cable and related materials and a twenty percent contingency. A breakdown of the proposed contract is below:

Anixter is a leading global distributor of network and security, electrical and electronic, and utility power solutions with decades of experience supporting enterprise and public-sector connectivity projects. With a strong background in delivering end-to-end networking components and structured cabling systems, including fiber optic, Anixter has extensive experience supplying critical infrastructure for large-scale connectivity initiatives.

There are currently seven open contracts with Anixter, Inc., which were all awarded through formal competitive bid processes from 2020 to 2025.

Once all three contracts are fully executed, the selected vendors, DoIT staff, and staff from Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department will collaborate to develop an implementation schedule and launch services as quickly as possible.

The contracts proposed in this agenda report promote the City Council's goal to improve, maintain and enhance public facilities and infrastructure by contributing to