South San Francisco City Council
August 28, 2024

Community
Wi-Fi
Network
Housing Authority
Background
Initially intended to build in
the Oldtown / Downtown
area
Recommended to move project to
Housing Authority
Located on 350 C Street
80 Units
200 Residents
Benefits
Access to information
Educational Opportunities
Job Search and Employment
Communication
Access to government services
Quality of Life
Digital Inclusion
Benefits
• Leah Taylor Executive Director at the
Housing Authority
• Residents top resource needed
• Resident working from home
• Students doing homework online
• Seniors with disabilities
accessing health care providers
Project Details
• SmartWave will install wireless
equipment on 10 light poles and
manage the network.
• Users need to connect captive portal
• 2 –Year pilot to assess usage
• 100Mb symmetrical internet circuit
(separate agreement)
Project Costs
• Utilizing Cooperative agreement
• Project Costs:
• Agreement - 2-year installation and maintenance/support $93,409
• 10% contingency $9,341
• 2-year Internet costs 100Mb symmetrical $16,800
(separate agreement)
Total Project Cost: $119,550
• Funds allocated from Infrastructure Reserves
Recommendation
Approve 2-year professional services agreement with
SmartWave Technologies to build a public Wi-Fi
network at the Housing Authority
Questions