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FOURTH AMENDMENT TO
FORT WORTH CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO. 54476
This Fourth Amendment to Fort Worth City Secretary Contract No. 54476 (“Fourth
Amendment”) is made between the City of Fort Worth (“Fort Worth”), a municipal corporation
and Superior Fiber & Data Services, Inc., a Texas Corporation (“Vendor”).
WHEREAS, by and through M&C 20-0486, the Fort Worth City Council authorized
execution of agreements with Superior Fiber & Data Services, Inc. and Able Communications,
Inc. related to the City’s tech enhancements venue project at the Will Rogers Memorial Center;
WHEREAS, Fort Worth and Vendor entered into an Agreement identified as Fort Worth
City Secretary Contract No. 54476 beginning September 15, 2020 (the “Agreement”);
WHEREAS, by and through M&C 20-0486, the Fort Worth City Council authorized an
annual amount up to $750,000.00 for the first two years of the Agreement, $1,200,000.00 for
completion of the tech enhancements, and an amount up to $350,000.00 annually for two
additional one-year renewal terms;
WHEREAS, the Agreement was previously amended to account for the total authorization
of $1,950,000.00 authorized by M&C 20-0486 for the initial two-year term;
WHEREAS, it is the collective desire of both Fort Worth and Vendor to amend the
Agreement to increase the annual authority by $100,000.00 for the current renewal term;
NOW THEREFORE, known by all these present, Fort Worth and Vendor, acting herein by
the through their duly authorized representatives, agree to the following terms, which amend the
Agreement as follows:
1.The Agreement is hereby amended by increasing the authority for the current term
by $100,000.00, bringing the total annual amount not to exceed $450,000.00 for the current term.
2.All other terms, provisions, conditions, covenants and recitals of the Agreement not
expressly amended herein shall remain in full force and effect.
[Signature Page Follows]
Executed effective as of the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below.
FORT WORTH:
City of Fort Worth
By:
Name:
Title:
Date:
Mark McDaniel
Deputy City Manager
JulB,2024
Approval Recommended:
By: Name: Kevin Gunn
Title: IT Solutions Director
Attest:
By: Name: Jannette S. Goodall
Title: City Secretary
VENDOR:
Superior Fiber & Data Services, Inc.
By: Name: Steve Barnes
Title: Vice President
Date: 07/03/2024
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration
of this contract, including ensuring all performance
and reporting requirements.
By: Robert Lee (Jul 3, 202415:16 CDT)
Name: Bobby Lee
Title: Senior IT Solutions Manager
Approved as to Form and Legality:
By: Name: Taylor C. Paris
Title: Assistant City Attorney
Contract Authorization:
M&C: 20-0486
Approved: 8/11/20
1295: 2020-622759
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Create New From This M&C
DATE:
CODE:
8/11/2020 REFERENCE
NO.:
TYPE:
M&C 20-0486 LOG NAME:
NON- PUBLIC
CONSENT HEARING:
13P20-0112 STRUCTURED
CABLING AND SERVICES
SNB ITS
NO
SUBJECT: Authorize the Execution of Non-Exclusive Agreements with Able Communications, Inc.,
and Superior Fiber & Data Services, Inc. to Provide Structured Cabling and Services for
All City Departments in an Annual Amount Up to $750,000.00 for the First Two Years,
Authorize Two Annual Renewal Options in an Annual Amount Up to $350,000.00 and
Authorize a Total of $1,200,000.00 for the Completion of the Tech Enhancements Venue
Project at the Will Rogers Memorial Center (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS) (Continued from
a Previous Meeting)
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the execution of non-exclusive Agreements with Able Communications, Inc., and Superior
Fiber & Data Services, Inc. to provide structured cabling and services for all City Departments in an
annual amount up to $750,000.00 for the first two years, authorize two annual renewal options in an
annual amount up to $350,000.00 and authorize a total of $1,200,000.00 for the completion of the
Tech Enhancements Venue Project at the Will Rogers Memorial Center (City Project No. 101096).
DISCUSSION:
The Information Technology Solutions (ITS) Department approached the Purchasing Division
to procure an agreement for structured cabling and services. The Information Technology Solutions
Department will use this Agreement to install cabling for the Tech Enhancements Venue Project (City
Project No. 101096) at the Will Rogers Memorial Center (WRMC) and provide services to the
departments on an as needed basis. In order to procure these services, Staff issued a Request for
Proposals (RFP). The RFP consisted of detailed specifications regarding the service, maintenance,
repair and installation requirements, product certifications and warranty requirements.
The RFP was advertised in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on March 31, 2020, April 1, 2020, April 8,
2020, April 15, 2020, April 22, 2020 and April 29, 2020. The City received five proposals.
Proposals were evaluated on best value criteria including specific certifications, experience, pricing,
references, financial stability and ability to obtain insurance and bonding and Minority/Women
Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation. Staff from the Information Technology Solutions
Department and Library Department evaluated the proposals submitted and recommend awarding an
initial two-year agreement to Able Communications, Inc., and Superior Fiber & Data Services, Inc. with
two one-year options to renew. No guarantee was made that a specific amount of these services will
be purchased.
The Will Rogers Memorial Center provides or makes available a multitude of services to meet the
needs of its facility users and exhibitors. Telecommunication and data services are an integral part of
the success of the center. The Public Events Department (PED) contracted with Moye IT Consulting
City Secretary Contract (CSC) No. 48764) in February 2017 for the design of the Will Rogers Memorial
Center campus-wide fiber network and approved an exclusive communications services agreement for
facility users and exhibitors with NetSteady Communications, LTD in September of 2019 (CSC No.
52884.) With the approval of these cabling vendor agreements, the City's ITS Department can begin
oversight of the construction of a high speed fiber backbone throughout the WRMC campus to bring a
divided multi-building facility into a connected, multi-faceted, high speed network facility with
audio/visual capabilities across the campus to support the many events held onsite. With the
installation of this fiber network, facility users and exhibitors will have access to voice, data and
internet services at a competitive price through a single, on-site service provider, and the City's Public
Events Department will receive a flat rate 20\% commission of NetSteady's gross sales.
Approximately $1,200,000.00 is anticipated for the completion of the Tech Enhancements Venue
Project (101096) at the WRMC campus, not to exceed $200,000.00 in FY2020 with a remaining
balance of $1,000,000.00 in FY2021 or until the completion of the project.
An administrative change order or increase may be made by the City Manager up to the amount
allowed by relevant law and the Fort Worth City Code and does not require specific City Council
approval as long as sufficient funds have been appropriated. No guarantee was made that specific
amount of services would be purchased.
Able Communications, Inc. is in compliance with City's BDE Ordinance by committing
to 5.00\% M/WBE participation on this project. The City's M/WBE goal on this project is 5\%.
Additionally, Able Communications, Inc. is a certified M/WBE firm.
Superior Fiber & Data Services, Inc. is in compliance with City's BDE Ordinance by committing
to 0\% M/WBE participation and documenting good faith effort. Superior Fiber & Data Services,
Inc. identified several subcontracting and supplier opportunities. However, the firms contacted in the
areas identified did not respond or did not submit the lowest bids. The City's MBE goal on this project
is 5\%. Additionally, Superior Fiber & Data Services, Inc. is a certified M/WBE firm.
The Tech Enhancements Venue Project (101096) began with the execution of contractual design in
February of 2017 and the installation of the fiber network shall begin upon execution of the
Agreement with an anticipated completion by September of 2021. During the installation period,
temporary suspension of work will occur in January of 2021 during the Fort Worth Stock Show and
Rodeo and consideration will be given for other events.
The Agreements may be renewed at the City's option for two additional one-year terms. The renewal
action will not require City Council approval provided that the City Council has appropriated sufficient
funds to satisfy the City's obligations during the renewal terms.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as
previously appropriated, in the General Fund and the current capital budget, as previously
appropriated, in the Venue Capital Project Fund Tech Enhancements (Venue Proj) project to support
the approval of the above recommendations and award of the contracts. Prior to any expenditure
being incurred, the Public Events and Information Technology Services Departments have the
responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by_ Jesus Chapa (5804)
Originating Department Head: Reginald Zeno (8517)
Additional Information Contact: Cynthia Garcia (8525)
Shatabya Bergland (8087)
ATTACHMENTS
13P20-0112 STRUCTURED CABLING AND SERVICES SNB ITS Funding Availability.JPG (CFW Internal)
200615 Able Communication - Compliance Memo.pdf (CFW Internal)
200615 Superior Fiber and Data - Compliance Memo.pdf (CFW Intemal)
Form 1295 Certificate ABLe Communications.pdf (CFW Intemal)
Form 1295 Certificate Superior.pdf (CFW Internal)
IT FID Table.pdf (CFW Internal)
PED FID Table.pdf (CFW Intemal)
Sams Report 6.15.2020 ABLe Communications.pdf (CFW Internal)
Sams Report 6.15.2020 Superior Fiber & Data Services Inc.pdf (CFW Internal)
structured cabling svcs GF funding availability.PNG (CFW Internal)