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May 9, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting
Title
25. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for Dedicated Network Circuits with Comcast (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $75,000. The Innovation and Technology Services Department will use this contract for consolidating and improving data-dedicated line connectivity for critical infrastructure sites. (DoIT)
Strategic Priority
Good Government
Description

This contract is for the procurement of dedicated network circuits from Comcast in an amount not to exceed $75,000. The Innovation and Technology Services Department will use this contract for consolidating and improving data-dedicated line connectivity for critical infrastructure sites. Monthly charges for the dedicated network services are funded by the various departments utilizing the service.

 

The bid was advertised, opened, and reviewed. The contract term expires on May 9th, 2025. This contract also includes four (4) annual renewal options. Delivery: As needed. Terms: Net 30 days.

 

The bidders are:

L.B. Comcast (5500 Abercorn St. Suite 45 Savannah, GA)(B)    $49,420.17
02. AT&T (Carol Stream, IL)(D)                                                    $68,676.90
03. Coeo Solutions (Downers Grove, IL)(D)                               $238,665
04. Seimitsu (1523 Bull St. Savannah, GA)(B)                                $625,800
05. Datatel Network Services (Nashville, TN)(D)                       $653,556
06. Hargray Fiber (1375 Chatham Pkwy Savannah, GA)(B)   $2,202,663
07. Granite Telecommunications (Quincy, MA)(D)                  $2,931,618.15
08. CommandLink (Portsmouth, NH)(D)                                      $16,562.48(*)

 

A pre-proposal conference was conducted and four (4) vendors attended. (B) Indicates local, non-DBE-owned business. (D) Indicates non-local, non-DBE business. (*) Indicates an incomplete bid.

Local vendors notified via the supplier portal: Yes
Total sent: 672
Total received: 8

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Tim Moody, Senior Director, Innovation and Technology Services Department
Financial Impact
Expenditure of $75,000 from Various Departmental Funds
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Dedicated Circuits.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Dedicated Circuits.pdf
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