Denton Ionwave #9109 Addendum 1

City of Denton Solicits Fiber GIS Asset Management Software Solution and Implementation

The City of Denton, Texas is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Fiber GIS Asset Management Software Solution to manage and optimize its municipal fiber communication network. - Government Buyer: - City of Denton, Communications/Fiber Department and Purchasing Office - Products/Services Requested: - Fiber GIS Asset Management Software Solution (1 system) - Must support multiple deployment models: vendor-hosted (preferred), SaaS, or city-hosted/on-premise - Features required: asset lifecycle management, logical and physical network mapping, circuit path tracing, splice management, mobile/offline access, robust reporting and analytics, and system integration (notably with ESRI ArcGIS) - Data migration from legacy Schneider ArcFM Fiber Manager system - Compliance with city technology standards (SQL Server, Windows Server, VMware, Dell hardware) - Implementation Services: assessment, configuration, integration, testing, training, project management, change management, and post-launch support - Annual Maintenance and Support: ongoing software maintenance, support, and potential disaster recovery - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs mandated, but compatibility with ESRI ArcGIS and current city standards is required - Current system is Schneider ArcFM Fiber Manager (Schneider Electric) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solution must enable accurate tracking and management of physical fiber assets - Must provide robust data visualization and reporting for compliance - Vendors must submit detailed technical and cost proposals for all deployment models - Insurance and conflict of interest requirements must be addressed - Cooperative purchasing is encouraged - Contract Structure: - Initial term of one year, with up to four one-year renewal options at the City's discretion - Maintenance and subscription fees begin only after system go-live

Description

The City of Denton is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a comprehensive Geographic Information Systems (GIS) solution specifically tailored for their fiber communication network. The solution should enable accurate tracking and management of physical fiber assets, ensure compliance with reporting requirements through robust data visualization, and streamline network operations. The City is open to various deployment models including SaaS, city-hosted, and vendor-hosted, with a preference for vendor-hosted solutions. The procurement process will be based on best value, considering technical capability, experience, and lifecycle costs rather than lowest price.

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