Submitted By: Charlene Pollette
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Presentation By: Mel Poole
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Department: Ocala Fiber Network
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Purchase of Micro Indoor Optical Network Terminals for Ocala Fiber Network from one vendor in an amount not to exceed $82,385
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Fiscally Sustainable, Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Invitation to Bid issue date: April 28, 2026
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BACKGROUND:
Inventory items are posted for public competition on the Advanced Utility Resource and Supply, Inc.’s (AURSI) bidding website, www.aursi.com <http://www.aursi.com>, to obtain the lowest prices on material purchases. Awards are made based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in each category.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On April 28, 2026, the Utility Services Warehouse issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No.OFN/260690A via AURSI for materials maintained in inventory at the warehouse for use in the day-to-day operations of Ocala Fiber Network.
The one responsive bidder for the subject solicitation is summarized in the table below:
Staff recommends approval of the award in an amount not to exceed $82,385. These expenditures will be tracked under City Contract No.: WHS/260690A.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Utility Services Warehouse inventory items are accounted for in account 490-141-000-000-41-14100.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These goods were procured in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
N/A. The City’s standard and approved Purchase Order terms and conditions shall govern this purchase. Any conflicting terms and conditions offered by the suppliers will be reviewed for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny