SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve a Purchase Order increase to Crown Castle, Inc., of Clearwater, FL, in the amount of $58,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $137,000 for remainder of this term ending September 30, 2022, to accommodate increased internet service provision, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The computer network utilizes Crown Castle as one of 3 internet service providers (ISP’s) on its wide-area-network (WAN) for support of enterprise operations.
Recent changes in programs (Intelligent Policing, Police Body Cameras, etc.), the addition of new facilities (Station 48 EOC), and anticipated changes in technology services (Telephone/VoIP) have increased bandwidth requirements in support of City operations.
The increased charges will be used to add a secondary connection from Crown Castle to our WAN architecture with an additional 500Mbps capacity.
The secondary ISP connection will have a monthly recurring charge of $2,200 and a one-time installation charge.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in cost code 5559862-530300, Contractual Services, for this increase.