Recommend approval to procure Information technology services and equipment from Layer 3 Communications, LLC in the amount of $249,545.

The Information Technology Department will use the service to upgrade the City's fiber optic cabling. The fiber was gifted to the City after the 1996 Olympics by the Department of Transportation. The optics that are currently in place supports 1G speeds. The upgrade will inmprove ethernet speeds from 1G to 10G.  This will also support optic equipment through replacing inventory, include a subscription with Veeam, and all necessary equipment purchases for the remainder of 2021. Layer 3 Communications, LLC will also be working on a proof of concept for community broadband access at a later time. This will support the Council driven initiative for broadband access.

This procurement was made through a cooperative purchasing agreement with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS). Cooperative purchasing is authorized as an appropriate procurement method in Division 10 Section 4-4152 of the City of Savannah’s purchasing ordinance.

The contract was competitively bid and awarded to Layer 3 Communications, LLC. The contract expires on May 31, 2023.

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

S.C.  Layer 3 Communications, LLC (109 Park of Commerce Drive, Suite 1, Savannah, GA 31405)^(B)           $249,545

A pre-proposal meeting was not conducted as these services are being procured through the use of a cooperative purchasing agreement. (B) Indicates local, non-DBE business. Recommend approval.

Approval