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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute The Second Amendment To The Comcast Enterprise Services Master Services Agreement No. FL-263043-abrav With Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC For The Continued Operation And Maintenance Of The City's Institutional Network For A Five-Year Term; Execute A Blanket Purchase Agreement With Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC For The Continued Operation And Maintenance Of The City's Institutional Network And Other Comcast Services; Authorize Additional Funding For Other Comcast Services, Including But Not Limited To Business Class Internet And Cable Television Services, In An Annual Amount Up To $282,000.00, For The Period From July 3, 2024 Through July 3, 2029, Plus An Added 20% For Future Installations, Upgrades And Miscellaneous Costs On An As-Needed Basis, In An Estimated Total Amount Of $1,692,000.00, In Accordance With Section 38.41(c)(9) Of The Procurement Code. (Best Interest)
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Information Technology Department currently utilizes Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC to provide the City's Institutional Network (I-Net). along with various other services such as Business Class Internet and Cable Television Service. These services are critical to the day-to-day operational functionality of City departments.
The I-Net service provides high speed data interconnectivity between City buildings via fiber optic cable. This network was originally constructed via R-99-008, in 1998, and has served the City well. Replacing this system would be a major undertaking both financially and logistically.
The new five-year Master Agreement reduces the current monthly expense of the I-Net service. Monthly charges will be reduced from approximately $25,000 down to approximately $19,000. Additio...
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