Submitted By: Charlene Pollette
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Presentation By: Mel Poole
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Department: Ocala Fiber Network
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Purchase of various inventory items for Ocala Fiber Network from multiple vendors in an amount not to exceed $57,457
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Fiscally Sustainable, Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Invitation to Bid issue date: August 26, 2026
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BACKGROUND:
Inventory items are posted for public competition on 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. Generally, awards are made based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in each category. In certain instances, awards are made to multiple vendors to provide the City with the best value based on pricing and other conditions.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On August 26, 2026, the Utility Services Warehouse issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. OFN/261090 via AURSI for materials maintained in inventory at the warehouse for use in the Dearman Build Out operations of Ocala Fiber Network
The three awarded vendors for the subject solicitation are summarized in the table below and include:
Staff recommends approval of the awards to all three vendors in an amount not to exceed $57,457 as summarized above. These expenditures will be tracked under City Contract No.: WHS/261090
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for these items are accounted for in account 490-031-286-539-69-65010.
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