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Home My WebLink About063731-A1R1 - General - Contract - ABLe Communications, Inc.CSC No. 63731-A1 R1 FIRST AMENDMENT AND FIRST RENEWAL TO FORT WORTH CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO. 63731 This First Amendment and First Renewal to Fort Worth City Secretary Contract No. 63731 ("First Amendment and First Renewal") is made between the City of Fort Worth ("City,") a Texas home rule municipality, and ABLe Communications, Inc. ("Vendor,") a Texas corporation. City and Vendor are each individually referred to herein as a "party" and collectively referred to as the "parties." WHEREAS, on June 10, 2025, Fort Worth City Council approved Mayor and Council Communication ("M&C") No. 25-0507 to authorize the execution of a series of Non -Exclusive Vendor Services Agreements to provide the City with structured cabling materials and services, in a shared annual amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00; WHEREAS, City and Vendor entered into a Non -Exclusive Agreement identified as City Secretary Contract No. 63731 beginning July 25, 2025 (the "Agreement"); and WHEREAS, it is the collective desire of the parties to renew the Agreement for an additional one-year renewal term and amend the Agreement to replace the underlying Payment Schedule for the upcoming renewal term. NOW THEREFORE, known by all these present, the Parties, acting herein by and through their duly authorized representatives, agree to the following terms, which amend the Agreement as follows: I. RENEWALS The Agreement is hereby renewed for a one-year Renewal Term beginning October 1, 2026, with pricing in accordance with Exhibit C-1, attached hereto and made a part thereof the Agreement. II. AMENDMENTS The Agreement is hereby amended to repeal and replace the underlying Payment Schedule with Exhibit C-1 attached hereto and incorporated herein this First Amendment, effective October 1, 2026. III. MISCELLANEOUS All other terms, provisions, conditions, covenants and recitals of the Agreement not expressly amended herein shall remain in full force and effect. OFFICIAL RECORD [Signature Page Follows] CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX First Amendment and First Renewal to Fort Worth City Secretary Contract No. 63731 Page 1 of 4 [Executed effective as of the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below.] / [ACCEPTED AND AGREED:] City: By: Name: Title: Date: Dianna Giordano (Oct 7, 2026 11:15:40 CDT) Dianna Giordano Assistant City Manager 10/07/2026 ABLe Communications, Inc.: By: _pi Name: Karla Lop Title: CFO Date: 09/24/2026 CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL ROUTING PROCESS: Approval Recommended: By: Name: Title: Kevin Gunn Director, IT Solutions Approved as to Form and Legality: Can'face TgyQi- By: Candace Pagliara (Sep , 2026 13:17:42 CDT) Name: Candace Pagliara Title: Sr. Assistant City Attorney Contract Authorization: M&C: 25-0507 Approval Date: 06/10/2025 Form 1295: 2025-1285982 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: Name: Jason Lyssy Title: Sr. IT Solutions Manager City Secretary: By: Name: Title: Jannette Goodall City Secretary OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX First Amendment and First Renewal to Fort Worth City Secretary Contract No. 63731 Page 2 of 4 EXHIBIT C-1 Payment Schedule The vendor shall provide a quote for work and services as requested by the City. The quote shall be inclusive of all labor, parts, and any other related costs necessary for the completion of the requested work. No work shall commence without prior approval by the City and a Purchase Order being issued. Upon successful completion of work orders milestones (see Exhibit D) , invoices will be paid Net 30. Item # Item Description Brand Make/Model # Unit Price UOM 1-1 LABOR, Regular Hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday ABLe N/A 65.0000 HR 1-2 LABOR, Scheduled After Hours, 5:01 PM to 7:59 AM Monday - Friday & All. Day Weekends/Holidays ABLe N/A 97.5000 HR 1-3 LABOR Emergency After Hours ABLe N/A 97.5000 HR 1-4 Stainless Steel Faceplate, 2 Port PANDUIT CFPL2SY 12.4100 EA 1-5 Stainless Steel Faceplate, 4 Port PANDUIT CFPL4SY 12.6500 EA 1-6 1 Port Wall Plate PANDUIT KWP6PY 25.7700 EA 1-7 Surface Mount Boxes, Elongated, 2 port PANDUIT CBX2BL-AY 6.0000 EA 1-8 Surface Mount Boxes, Elongated, 4 port PANDUIT CBX4BL-AY 8.0300 EA 1-9 Cat 6 UTP RJ45 Coupler Module PANDUIT CC688BL 21.4200 EA 1-10 Wall Mount Cabinet, Hoffman HOFFMAN EWMS482425 1,205.1500 EA 1-11 Wall Mount Cabinet, CPI CPI 1190-724 1,083.8000 EA 1-12 19" 42 RU 2 Post Rack PANDUIT R2P79 545.9400 EA 1-13 19" 42 RU 4 Post Rack PANDUIT R4P79 1,820.8500 EA 1-14 19" 4 -Post Rack Shelf, 1 RU, Steel, Black, 30.5" Depth PANDUIT RSHLF 305.5100 EA 1-15 LANscape Rack Mount Fiber Enclosure CORNING CCH-01U 310.3500 EA 1-16 LANscape Rack Mount Fiber Enclosure CORNING CCH-02U 383.6300 EA 1-17 LANscape Rack Mount Fiber Enclosure CORNING CCH-04U 488.8200 EA 1-18 LANscape Wall Mount Fiber Enclosure CORNING WCH-02P 166.9400 EA 1-19 LANscape Wall Mount Fiber Enclosure CORNING WCH-04P 237.1500 EA 1-20 LANscape LC OS1/0S2 Adapter CORNING CCH-CP12-A9 127.1700 EA 1-21 LANscape LC 0S1/0S2 Adapter CORNING CCH-CP24-A9 237.3500 EA 1-22 LANscape LC OM4/0M4 Adapter CORNING CCH-CP12-E4 112.7700 EA 1-23 LANscape LC OM4/0M4 Adapter CORNING CCH-CP24-E4 208.5400 EA 1-24 UniCam OM3/0M4 LC connector CORNING 95-050-99-X 17.1000 EA 1-25 UniCam Single Mode LC connector CORNING 95-200-99 20.4000 EA 1-26 Rack Mount Fiber Enclosure I RU PANDUIT FRMEIU 362.6400 EA 1-27 Rack Mount Fiber Enclosure 2 RU PANDUIT FRME2U 434.6800 EA 1-28 Rack Mount Fiber Enclosure 4 RU PANDUIT FRME4U 569.3600 EA 1-29 Wall Mount Fiber Enclosure, Black, 2 FAP/Cassette Slots PANDUIT FWME2 103.4100 EA First Amendment and First Renewal to Fort Worth City Secretary Contract No. 63731 Page 3 of 4 1-30 Wall Mount Fiber Enclosure, Black, 4 FAP/Cassette Slots PANDUIT FWME4 230.3400 EA 1-31 Fiber Adapter Panel (FAP) OS2, 6 LC Duplex, (BU), Zirconia PANDUIT FAP6WBUDLCZ 115.1600 EA 1-32 Fiber Adapter Panel (FAP), OS2, 12 LC Simplex, (BU), Zirconia PANDUIT FAPI2WBULCZ 153.5600 EA 1-33 Fiber Adapter Panel (FAP), OM4, 6 LC Duplex, (AQ), Zirconia PANDUIT FAP6WAQDLCZ 115.1600 EA 1-34 Fiber Adapter Panel (FAP), OM4, 12 LC Duplex, (BU), Zirconia PANDUIT FAP12WAQDLCZ 207.2900 EA 1-35 LC Simplex Connector, OM3/0M4 PANDUIT FLCSMCXAQY 17.0800 EA 1-36 Single Mode LC Simplex Connector PANDUIT FLCSSCBUY 17.0800 EA 1-37 Certified Cat 6 28 AWG UTP Copper Patch Cord, 3 ft, Blue w/ hood PANDUIT UTP28SP3BU 10.7700 EA 1-38 Certified Cat 6 28 AWG UTP Copper Patch Cord, 5 ft, Blue w/ hood PANDUIT UTP28SP5BU 11.7000 EA 1-39 Certified Cat 6 28 AWG UTP Copper Patch Cord, 7 ft, Blue w/ hood PANDUIT UTP28SP7BU 12.6200 EA 1-40 Certified Cat 6 28 AWG UTP Copper Patch Cord, 10 ft, Blue w/ hood PANDUIT UTP28SPIOBU 14.9900 EA 1-41 Certified Cat 6 28 AWG UTP Copper Patch Cord, 25 ft, Blue w/ hood PANDUIT UTP28SP25BU 21.3200 EA 1-42 Plenum 1 1/2 Inner Duct ABB CARLON CH4X1C-CUT REEL 9.6000 FT 1-43 OS2 Single Mode Fiber 12 Strand Plenum CORNING 012E88-33131-29 0.8000 FT 1-44 OS2 Single Mode Fiber 12 Strand Riser CORNING 012E81-33131-24 0.7400 FT 1-45 OS2 Single Mode Fiber 24 Strand Plenum CORNING 024E88-33131-29 1.8900 FT 1-46 OS2 Single Mode Fiber 24 Strand Riser CORNING 024E81-33131-24 1.7200 FT 1-47 OM4 Multi Mode Fiber 12 Strand Plenum CORNING 012T81-33190-24 1.9900 FT 1-48 OM4 Multi Mode Fiber 12 Strand Riser CORNING 012T88-33190-29 2.1700 FT 1-49 OM4 Multi Mode Fiber 24 Strand Plenum CORNING 024T88 -33190-D3 6.5000 FT 1-50 OM4 Multi Mode Fiber 24 Strand Riser CORNING 024T81-33190-24 4.2100 FT 1-51 OS2 Single -Mode Fiber 12 Strand Plenum Indoor/Outdoor CORNING 012E8P-31131-29 1.1500 FT 1-52 OS2 Single -Mode Fiber 12 Strand Riser Indoor/Outdoor CORNING 012E8F-33131-29 0.9400 FT 1-53 OS2 Single -Mode Fiber 24 Strand Plenum Indoor/Outdoor CORNING 024E8P-31131-29 2.4700 FT 1-54 OS2 Single -Mode Fiber 24 Strand Riser Indoor/Outdoor CORNING 024EUF-T410ID-20 1.4000 FT 1-55 CAT 6 Data Cabling, Plenum (19570) PANDUIT PUR6004BU-ULP 0.5700 FT 1-56 CAT 6 Data Cabling, Riser PANDUIT PUP6004BU-UY 0.3420 FT 1-57 CAT 6 Data Cabling, Plenum (19572) PANDUIT PUR6004BU-ULP 0.4380 FT First Amendment and First Renewal to Fort Worth City Secretary Contract No. 63731 Page 4 of 4 7/10/25, 3:55 PM M&C Review Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas Foirr CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORTH Create New From This M&C REFERENCE **M&C 25- 13PRFP 25-0056 DATE: 6/10/2025 NO.: 0507 LOG NAME: STRUCTURED CABLING EC ITS CODE: G TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO HEARING: SUBJECT: (ALL) Authorize the Execution of Non -Exclusive Agreements with Superior Fiber & Data Services, Inc. and Able Communications, Inc. to Provide Structured Cabling Materials and Services in a Combined Annual Amount Up to $1,500,000.00 for the Initial Term and Authorize Four One -Year Renewal Options for the Same Annual Amount for the Information Technology Solutions Department (2022 Bond Program) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of non-exclusive agreements with Superior Fiber & Data Services, Inc. and Able Communications, Inc. to provide structured cabling materials and services in a combined annual amount up to $1,500,000.00 for the initial term and authorize four one-year renewal options for the same annual amount for the Information Technology Solutions Department. DISCUSSION: The purpose of this Mayor & Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize the execution of annual agreements with Superior Fiber and Data Services, Inc. and Able Communications, Inc. to provide structured cabling materials, such as fiber optic cable, wall plates, mounting boxes, etc. and installation services for the Information Technology Solutions (ITS) Department. These products and services will be used to upgrade existing fiber optic data and voice transmission cabling to current generation technology and to provide fiber optic cabling where it is not currently in place. The Request for Proposal (REP) was advertised in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram on January 8, 2025, January 15, 2025, January 22, 2025, and January 29, 2025. The City received seven (7) responses. AAA Data Communications, Inc. does not possess the necessary Manufacturer Certification required by the solicitation and was therefore deemed non -responsive. An evaluation panel consisting of members of the ITS Department and the Water Department reviewed and scored the submittals using Best Value Criteria. The individual scores were averaged for each of the criteria, and the final scores are listed in the table below: To propose uperior Fiber and Data ervices, Inc. ble Communications, Inc. Evaluation Factors I Total (Rank a b c d 36.00124.0018.50115.53184.031 1 32.00124.0019.00117.95182.951 2 Network Cabling Services, Inc. 132.00 22.5018.50118.31 181.31 1 3 Real Network Services, Inc. 32.00 22.50 4.50 120.0079.00 Hi FlexSolv Networks, Inc. 22.00118.0014.50_11.8556.35 1 5 Lynk Automation, LLC 10.00 16 50 4.50 Ir * Lynk Automation, LLC failed to achieve 50\% of the technical points (minimum of 40 required) required to proceed and did not receive cost of service points, a total score, or a ranking. apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc_review.asp?ID=33368&councildate=6/10/2025 1/3 7/10/25, 3:55 PM Best Value Criteria: M&C Review a) Manufacturer Certifications b) Government/Educational/Medical Experience and References c) Financial Stability and Ability to Obtain Insurance and Bonding d) Cost of Services After evaluation, the panel concluded that Superior Fiber and Data Services, Inc. and Able Communications, Inc. presented the best value to the City. Therefore, the panel recommends that City Council authorize non-exclusive agreements with Superior Fiber and Data Services, Inc. and Able Communications, Inc. No guarantee was made that a specific amount of these services would be purchased. Staff certifies that the recommended vendors' bids met specifications This project is included in the 2022 Bond Program. The City's Extendable Commercial Paper (ECP) (M&C 22-0607; Ordinance 25675-08-2022) provides liquidity to support the appropriation. Available resources will be used to actually make any interim progress payments until debt is issued. Once debt associated with a project is sold, debt proceeds will reimburse the interim financing source in accordance with the statement expressing official Intent to Reimburse that was adopted as part of the ordinance canvassing the bond election (Ordinance 25515-05-2022). FUNDING: The maximum amount allowed under this agreement will be up to $1,500,000.00; however, the actual amount used will be based on the needs of the department and available budget. Funding is budgeted in the 2018 Bond Program, 2022 Bond Program and the ITS Capital Funds for the ITS Department. DVIN-BE: The Business Equity Division placed a 9.2\% business equity goal on this solicitation/contract. Able Communications, Inc. will be exceeding the goal at 100\% as a Business Equity Prime and self - performing the scope of the services, meeting the City's Business Equity Ordinance. Any changes in subcontractors will be reviewed by the Business Equity Division. Superior Fiber & Data Services, Inc. will be exceeding the goal at 40\% as a Business Equity Prime and self -performing the scope of the services, meeting the City's Business Equity Ordinance. Any changes in subcontractors will be reviewed by the Business Equity Division. ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER: 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. AGREEMENT TERMS: Upon City Council approval this agreement shall begin upon execution and expire one year from that date. RENEWAL TERMS: This agreement may be renewed for up to four (4) additional, one-year terms. This action does not require specific City Council approval provided the City Council has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's obligations during the renewal term. These projects will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as previously appropriated, in the 2018 Bond Program Fund for the Northwest Community Center project, ITS Capital Fund for the FY25 Network Refresh project and 2022 Bond Program Fund for the 2022 Bond Fire Station CC and PD Northwest Patrol Division projects to support the approval of the above recommendation and award of the contracts. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Information Technology Solutions Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. BQN\\ TO Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount ID ID Year (Chartfield 2) apps.cfwnet.org/counciI_packet/mc_review.asp?ID=33368&councildate=6/10/2025 2/3 7/10/25, 3:55 PM M&C Review FROM Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference # Amount ID ID Year (Chartfield 2) Submitted for City Manager's Office by Originating Department Head: Additional Information Contact: Reginald Zeno (8517) Dianna Giordano (7783) Reginald Zeno (8517) Kevin Gunn (2015) Brandy Hazel (8087) Eugene Chandler (2057) ATTACHMENTS 1295 Form Superior Fiber & Data, lnc..pdf (CFW Internal) 13PRFP 25-0056 STRUCTURED CABLING EC ITS funds avail.pdf (CFW Internal) 25-0056 (RFP Restructured Cabling)CM-NS.pdf (CFW Internal) ABLE Communications, Inc. SOS.pdf (CFW Internal) FID Table RFP Structured Cabling.xlsx (CFW Internal) Form 1295 Certificate 2025-1285982 RFP 25-0056 executed by ABLe.pdf (CFW Internal) SAM.gov Superior Fiber & Data Services, Inc..pdf (CFW Internal) SAM.gov ABle Communications, Inc..pdf (CFW Internal) Superior Fiber & Data Services, Inc. SOS.pdf (CFW Internal) apps.cfwnet.org/counciI_packet/mc_review.asp?ID=33368&councildate=6/10/2025 3/3 FORT WORTH® City Secretary's Office Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip Contractor's Name: ABLe Communications, Inc. Subject of the Agreement: First Amendment and First Renewal to CSC 63731 of ABLe Communications, Inc. M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes 0 No ❑ If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract. Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes 0 No O 63731-A1 R1 If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number. Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes ❑ No 0 If unsure, see back page for permanent contract listing. Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No 0 If only specific information is Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located. Effective Date: If different from the approval date. Expiration Date: September 30, 2027 If applicable. Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes 0 No ❑ *If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract. Project Number: If applicable. *Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC) number? Yes 0 No O Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the following order: 1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver) 2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer) 3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler) *Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be returned to the department.