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BOCC AGENDA ITEM


Item Title:Comcast Business Internet Services
Date:5/20/2020
Department:Library
Background:

The Library uses Comcast for internet access for FB, CAL, HLD & YUL Branches; BRY Branch is currently outside of Comcast service area.  The current contract for Library staff internet access has expired.  Comcast has provided a new contract with upgrade of services: from 10 mgs to 50 mgs download and fiber lines to each of our four locations.

 

The cost for upgraded service is $17,940 annually; and $53,820 for the proposed 3 year agreement. 

Request:
Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Service Agreement with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC, Contract No. CM2849, for internet access at the Fernandina Beach, Callahan, Hilliard and Yulee Library Branches.
Financial/Economic Impact to Future Years Budgeting Process or Effect on Citizens:

The new agreement qualifies under the E-Rate Grant, our current rate of reimbursement is 70%.

Action Requested and Recommendation:

Approve contract with Comcast for business internet access for Library staff network for three years for total cost of $53,820.00.

Is this action consistent with the Nassau County Comprehensive Land Use Plan?
NA
Funding Source:
01712571, 01713571, 01714571, 01716571-334710

Additional Information Needed for Contracts/Agreements (If Applicable)
Contract Number assigned by Contracts Management:
CM2849
For non-governmental agencies, has the document been sent to the vendor for signature?
No
Does the document need to be recorded? If so, who will pay the recordation fee?
No
Are there any special mailing instructions? (Include contact name, address, deadline for submittal, how to mail such as express mail, FedEx, etc):
No
How many originals are needed?
2