Submitted By: Lourdes Ramos
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Presentation By: Mel Poole
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Department: Ocala Fiber Network
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve one-year renewal agreement with Service and Technology Network Solutions, Inc. for the provision of conduit installation services in the amount of $750,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
On November 17, 2020, City Council approved a two-year contract with Service and Technology Network Solutions, Inc. (“S&T”), Contract No. OFN/200747 (“the Original Agreement”), for the provision of conduit installation services on an as needed basis with an aggregate expenditure amount of $2,800,000. The initial term of the Original Agreement was effective through November 16, 2022, and provided two (2) optional one-year renewal terms. On November 17, 2022, City Council approved the first one-year renewal with S&T in the amount of $750,000.
OFN is now seeking approval of the second one-year renewal with S&T for $750,000. The provision of these services is critical to OFN’s ongoing installation of fiber cables, service drops, and potential storm-damage restoration.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
OFN recommends approval of the contract renewal with S&T to support customer growth and network reliability.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The funding for the contract is available in the following account strings:
FY 24 490-031-291-539-64-63020 Improvement O/T Buildings-Adding to Customer Base $324,000
FY 25 490-031-291-539-64-63020 Improvement O/T Buildings-Adding to Customer Base $30,000
FY 24 490-031-292-539-64-63020 Improvement O/T Buildings-Road Projects $336,000
FY 25 490-031-292-539-64-63020 Improvement O/T Buildings-Road Projects $60,000
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These services were procured in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This renewal amendment will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny