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Condensed Title:
A Resolution Accepting the City Manager's Recommendation Pertaining to the Ranking of Firms for Wide
Area Network Communications (WAN) Services; Authorizing the Administration to Enter into Negotiations,
and Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute an Agreement(s).
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Improve process through information technology
Issue:
I Shall the Commission Adopt the Resolution?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The City is presently using WAN services provided by BellSouth. The City is seeking WAN network services
that will allow the successful and reliable transmission of information in different electronic forms from and
to all of its locations. The goal is to select a communication provider that can ensure the continuity of the
City's WAN infrastructure and provide a solution that will function as the City's WAN Communication
Services, and offers enhancements to meet future communication needs.
On October 11, 2006, the City Commission authorized the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to
solicit proposals for WAN Services. RFP No. 05-08/07 was issued and sent to over 30 firms. Proposals
were received from BellSouth Business Systems, Inc. and Atlantic Broadband (Miami) LLC. An Evaluation
Committee appointed by the City Manager reviewed the proposals, and then scored and ranked the two
proposals, based on the criteria published in the RFP. The Committee unanimously agreed that
simultaneous negotiations should take place with both firms, allowing IT the flexibility to select the network
solution that best suits the City from a technology, reliability and flexibility standpoint. It is anticipated that a
contract will be executed with both proposers.
The Administration recommends approval.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of
Funds:
Amount
Account
Approved
2
3
4
Total
$300,000
$300,000
Estimated Annual Expenditure.
Information Technology Fund, Acct
No. 550-1750-000316
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legisla(je Tracking:
Gus Lopez, Procurement
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