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File Number: 17-412 <br />strands available to the City via its license agreement with San Leandro Dark Fiber. At the <br />same time, the City has begun to embark on projects that require fiber-optics communication <br />technology. Staff recognizes the need to develop a long-range vision and strategic plan to <br />guide the funding, implementation, policies and management of its fiber optics assets as they <br />relate to future project needs. <br />In short, the plan intends to answer two questions: <br />1. How can San Leandro maximize the value of its fiber optic assets? <br />2. What is the most effective strategy for future expansion of the network? <br />In May 2017, Staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to consulting firms to develop a <br />Fiber Optics Master Plan. Several bidders responded, including two standout proposals from <br />Magellan Advisors and a joint proposal from DKS Associates/International Data Corporation <br />(IDC). After interviewing both teams, Staff decided to award the contract to Magellan <br />Advisors, based on its deep policy-related experience and recent successes with cities similar <br />to San Leandro, such as Concord, CA and Vallejo, CA. <br />This plan would address the City’s future planning for fiber-optics installations and evaluate <br />fiber optics through the prism of current and potential use-cases, such as: integrated parking <br />systems, connected traffic signals and street lights, public Wi-Fi, along with emerging <br />technologies like drones and autonomous vehicles. Through this analysis, the plan will assist <br />the City in continued implementation of “Smart City” technologies that leverage fiber optic <br />infrastructure. The Master Plan will use data from the City’s geographic information system <br />(GIS) to identify and present a strategic planning vision for how the City’s fiber-optics network <br />should be managed and planned to meet these needs. <br />Legal Analysis <br />·The City Attorney’s office reviewed and approved the Consulting Services Agreement. <br />Fiscal Impacts <br />·The total not to exceed amount of this agreement is $60,000.00. <br />Budget Authority <br />·The Finance Director determined there are sufficient funds in the 2017-18 operating <br />budget Account 688-13-121-7410 for $60,000.00. <br />Attachment(s) to Staff Report <br />·Consulting Services Agreement between the City of San Leandro and Magellan Advisors <br />·RFP 56151 - Fiber Optics Master Plan <br />PREPARED BY: Tony Batalla, Information Technology Manager, City Manager’s Office <br />2600546.1 <br />Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 7/11/2017 <br />501