Submitted By: Shantel Bynes
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Presentation By: Mel Poole
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Department: Ocala Fiber Network
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Expenditures for a contract with CenturyLink/Lumen Technologies for bandwidth/metropolitan area network circuits in the amount of $298,296
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
Ocala Fiber Network (OFN) purchases Lumen Metropolitan Area Network (Metro Ethernet) circuits to resell to several key account customers, including government agencies, community anchor institutions, and emergency/first responder agencies. These circuits provide interconnectivity to customers in areas where OFN cannot extend its infrastructure.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Historically, individual connections were billed in separate segments as determined by Centurylink Sales Solutions, Inc. (“CenturyLink”) based on connection type and location. In January 2025, OFN consolidated all payments for these services under a single Munis contract to improve the efficiency of monitoring and categorizing Metro Ethernet circuit expenditures.
For Fiscal Year 2025-2026, OFN will utilize Contract No. OFN/250951 to track Fiscal Year 2025-2026 expenditures and anticipates spending approximately $298,296 on these circuit-related services. Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this contract will be paid using account number 490-031-290-539-53-34050 Other Services - Fiber For Resale and 490-031-290-539-53-41010 - Communication Services
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
The underlying approvals and authorizations are attached hereto.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement has been reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
- Approve with Changes
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- Deny