Receive report from the Roads and Airports Department relating to emergency procurement for replacement of fiber optic trunk line cable on Montague Expressway.
The document discusses an emergency procurement for the replacement of a damaged fiber optic trunk line cable on Montague Expressway. The Roads and Airports Department reports that the trunkline has been damaged multiple times due to copper wire theft, leading to its current inoperability, which affects traffic signal coordination. The estimated cost for the replacement is $798,840, with funding included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Road Fund budget. The urgency is heightened by upcoming FIFA World Cup events. The document also states that the recommended action will have no impact on children, seniors, or sustainability.
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Emergency procurement for fiber optic trunk line replacement on Montague Expressway.
Trunkline damaged five times due to copper wire theft.
Current inoperability affects traffic signal coordination.
Estimated replacement cost is $798,840.
Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Road Fund budget.
Urgent priority due to upcoming FIFA World Cup events.
No impact on children, seniors, or sustainability.
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County of Santa Clara Roads and Airports Department 129120 B DATE: June 23, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Harry Freitas, Director, Roads and Airports SUBJECT: Emergency Procurement on Montague Expressway Fiber Optic Trunk RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive report from the Roads and Airports Department relating to emergency procurement for replacement of fiber optic trunk line cable on Montague Expressway. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There are no fiscal implications to the General Fund. Funds for the emergency repair work in the amount of $1,000,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Road Fund budget, account 603-RD62911-0020, Signal Synch & Intelligent Transportation Systems. The project is funded by the Measure B ITS program. The emergency Purchase Order is not to exceed $798,840. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION AND BACKGROUND The Santa Clara County Roads and Airports Department’s primary fiber optic trunkline along Montague Expressway has been damaged five times over the past two years as a result of copper wire theft incidents. Following the most recent incident, the trunkline is no longer operational. This infrastructure is critical for enabling communication between County traffic...
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Executed Agreement - Emergency Procurement on Montague Expwy
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This document is an agreement between the County of Santa Clara and Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC for the emergency replacement of a fiber optic cable on Montague Expressway. The agreement outlines the project details, including the effective date, project manager contacts, and terms regarding prevailing wages and liquidated damages. The work is classified as a public work project under California law and is subject to specific regulations. The total agreement value is stated as not to exceed $798,840.00, with a completion date set for August 31, 2026.
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Agreement between County of Santa Clara and Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC.
Project: Emergency Fiber Optic Cable Replacement on Montague Expressway.
Effective Date: May 16, 2026.
Completion Date: August 31, 2026.
Total Agreement Value: Not to exceed $798,840.00.
Subject to California Labor Code 1720 and Public Contract Code Section 22002.
Liquidated Damages: $250 per day for delays beyond completion date.
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Docusign Envelope ID: BEEB78C8-9852-8CBB-8228-FBA2CE3E6BE0 3DA5A209-1B12-898E-8393-37F3D50E5C48 County of Santa Clara Roads and Airports Department 101 Skyport Drive San Jose, California 95110-1302 1-408-573-2400 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA AND BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR THE EMERGENCY FIBER OPTIC CABLE REPLACEMENT ON MONTAGUE EXPRESSWAY This Agreement is entered into by and between the County of Santa Clara (“County” or “Owner”), a political subdivision of the State of California and Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC (“Contractor”) (the “Agreement”) for replacement of the existing fiber optic trunk line cable connecting the San Tomas/Central Expressway Hub to the Traffic Operations Center located at 1505 Schallenberger Road, San Jose, CA 95131. The work is a Public Work project as defined by California Labor Code 1720 and, as such, is subject to the payment of Prevailing Wages. This work consists of construction, reconstruction, erection, alteration, renovation, improvement, demolition, installation, and/or other repair work involving a publicly owned, leased, or operated facility and, as such, is subject to Public Contract Code Section 22002. The Agreement...