Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH EVERSTREAM SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR INCREASING BANDWIDTH CAPABILITY.
Brief Description: This request will enable Velocity Broadband to upgrade their existing internet circuit from Everstream with a higher bandwidth circuit.
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Legislative History
Resolution No. 21-4, approving a contract with Everstream, passed on February 16, 2021
Purpose & Explanation
Velocity Broadband is currently contracted with Everstream Solutions, LLC for a 2Gig internet circuit at a monthly rate of $2,300. The current three-year term will conclude shortly after the first of the year. Current Velocity bandwidth demands have continued to increase as customers have increased their services. Velocity is now at a threshold to adjust its bandwidth to continue providing reliable service for current and future customers.
Looking at future growth along with current bandwidth needs, staff wishes to enter into a new three-year contract with Everstream Solutions, LLC for internet services, upgrading this circuit to a 10Gig data rate with a new monthly cost of $3,850. This will result in a monthly cost increase of $1,550 over the existing contract. The total three-year contract value will be $138,600.
The $3,850 rate is below state term vendor pricing as listed on Ohio DAS MSA0040-2 and below the 10Gbps rate offered by other state term providers in the area.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Competitively bid and advertise for two consecutive weeks
X Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program Ohio DAS MSA0040-2
Professional Services
Other
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City Manag...
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