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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BOLTON & MENK, INC. FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT OF THE DULUTH FIBER EXPANSION - PHASE 2, FOR AN AMOUNT OF $57,800.00
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are authorized to execute an agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for design and construction support of the Duluth Fiber Expansion - Phase 2 for the amount of $57,800.00, payable from fund 210-030-3152-5441 (special projects; Finance; telecommunication infrastructure; other services & charges).
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes an agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc, substantially in the form of Exhibit A, for design and construction support of the Duluth Fiber Expansion - Phase 2, for the amount of $57,800.00.
This service will be used as a multi-year planning tool for the City of Duluth’s internal fiber expansion, RFP generation and bid consulting. The multi-year plan will include 10+ City of
Duluth facility locations and a partnership with the Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) for connecting the DTA maintenance facility.