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Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with Motor City Electric Utilities Co. for Fiber and Conduit Construction for the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Broadband Project ($2,876,032.25, ITB 4754)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution to approve a construction contract with Motor City Electric Utilities Co. in the amount of $2,876,032.25 for fiber and conduit construction for the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Broadband Project (ITB 4754).
This construction work is the final step in the joint project between the City of Ann Arbor, City of Ypsilanti, and SPARK for the construction of new fiber and conduit between the City of Ann Arbor's existing fiber and conduit networks and the City of Ypsilanti and its Smart Zone. This new fiber and conduit will be used to promote economic development, collaboration and innovation in the area.
This project received a $2.4 Million U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant, and each of the participating entities has approved the grant documentation, a Memorandum of Understanding, and contributed matching funds.
IT staff supervised the creation of project plans and contract documents. Because of the EDA grant terms and conditions, the project was bid as an invitation to bid (ITB).
ITB 4754 was advertised on the City's website and on the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) website. Six (6) bids were received and publicly opened on February 27, 2025 with Motor City Electric Utilities Co. being the lowest cost responsible bidder with a bid in the amount of $2,876,032.25.
Motor City Electric Utilities Co. complies with the City's Non-discrimination and Living Wage ordinances. Staff recommends that City Council approve a contract with Motor City Electric Utilities Co. for Fiber and Conduit Construction for the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Broadband Project.
Under the Memorandum of Understanding, SPARK is the lead grant applicant and responsible for administering all project funds, including matc...
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