Authorize the purchase of servers, routers, switches and cabling for internet within the Enmarket Arena from Comcast in the Amount of $229,210.

This reason for this purchase is to ensure internet installation is completed prior to the opening of the Enmarket Arena. Comcast will design and install all lines, servers, routers, and switches.

The installation of these items is needed in the Arena before opening. This will ensure all elevators, escalators, and fire alarms are properly working before the opening of the arena helping to ensure that all occupants of the Arena are safe, and all equipment is working properly before and during use. The purchase amount is included in the Arena Project Budget.

This procurement was made through a GSA  contract (Contract No. GS-35F-184BA). Cooperative purchasing is authorized as an appropriate procurement method in Division 10 Section 4-4152 of the City of Savannah’s purchasing ordinance.

Delivery: As requested.  Terms:  Net 30 days.  The vendor is:

C.C. Comcast (Savannah, GA)(B)

(B) indicates a local, non-DBE owned business.

Approval