Title and Board Action Requested
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Approve renewing bid no. 21-968-51 RN, Network Cabling Projects, to multiple vendors for the installation of network cabling and authorize the purchase of goods and/or services on an as needed basis for an estimated annual amount of $490,420.85.
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Executive Summary
The Director of Technology and Information Services, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board renew bid number 21-968-51 RN, Network Cabling Projects, to multiple vendors for the installation of network cabling and authorize the purchase of goods and/or services on an as needed basis for an estimated annual amount of $490,420.85. The listed amount is to cover all costs the District may incur above and beyond the E-Rate grant for planned cabling which covers 80% of cabling costs for student internet access. This amount will also cover costs for any cabling and repairs not covered by E-Rate. The year over year increase for the bid is attributable to district wide expansion of the Wi-Fi network for the one -to-one laptops to provide ubiquitous Wi-Fi in all areas of our schools and for the cabling for the Wilton Simpson Technical college. The total represented does not indicate what will be spent but increase the sum that can spent under this bid to better align with current needs.
My Contact
Joseph Amato
Director of Technology and Information Services
(352) 797-7006 ext. 102
2018-23 Strategic Focus Area
Pillar 4: Communication & Community Engagement
Financial Impact
See attached budget sheet.
If expenditure is not currently budgeted, this will serve as the budget amendment when Board approved. If the agenda item includes the purchase of goods or services, the funds requested are an anticipated amount and may fluctuate depending on such factors as current market conditions, product availability, additional funding sources, and the needs of the District. Should the actual cost exceed the anticipated amount, the Board approves the additional cost, after review by the superintendent, but not in excess of the funds available in the site’s approved annual budget.