Submitted By: Shantel Bynes
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Presentation By: Kenneth Jamerson
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Department: Ocala Fiber Network
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve a one-year renewal for underground and aerial fiber optic cable installation services on an as-needed basis from Service and Technology Network Solutions, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,300,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid Released to the Public: 09/28/22
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BACKGROUND:
On December 6, 2022, City Council approved the award of the Agreement for Underground/Aerial Cable Installation with Service and Technology Network Solutions (Contract No. OFN/220786) in the amount of $3,000,000 for the provision of dielectric and non-dielectric self-supporting fiber installation services. The initial contract term was for a period of two years with two one-year renewal options.
Ocala Fiber Network would like to exercise the first one-year renewal option.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Ocala Fiber Network continues to install new fiber and replace end-of-life fiber cabling. This is necessary to meet increasing residential and commercial customer growth, ensuring network reliability and redundancy. Because of this growth, Ocala Fiber Network projects expenditures under the contract for the renewal term will total $2,300,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The expenditure associated with Service and Technology Network Solutions, Inc., will be paid from account #490-031-292-539-64-63020 - Improvements O/T Buildings.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These goods and services were procured in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny