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  County Administrator's Report     16. 4.    
BCC Regular Meeting Discussion  
Meeting Date: 12/10/2015  
Issue:    Contract Award for Re-Solicitation for Countywide Area Network
From: Claudia Simmons
Department: Asst County Administrator  
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Countywide Area Network Services - Claudia Simmons, Office of Purchasing, Purchasing Manager

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Southern Light, LLC, per the terms and conditions of PD 14-15.099, Re-Solicitation for Wide Area Network Services, as outlined in the proposal, Option 1, $18,006 per month for a 60-month term, and a total of $1,080,360.

Request for Proposals, PD 14-15.099, Re-Solicitation for Wide Area Network Services, publicly advertised on Monday, October 12, 2015 in the Pensacola News Journal.  Proposals were received from three firms on Tuesday, November 10, 2015.  The Selection Committee had presentations by and held discussions with all three firms on Friday, November 20, 2015.  Immediately after the presentations/discussions the Selection Committee unanimously ranked the firms based on advertised selection criteria as follows:

1. Southern Light, LLC
2. Cox Florida Telecom, LP
3. AT&T

[Funding:  Funding source to be determined by the Board]
BACKGROUND:
Request for Proposals, PD 14-15.099, Re-Solicitation for Wide Area Network Services, publicly advertised on Monday, October 12, 2015 in the Pensacola News Journal.  Proposals were received from three firms on Tuesday, November 10, 2015.  The Selection Committee had presentations by and held discussions with all three firms on Friday, November 20, 2015.  Immediately after the presentations / discussions the Selection Committee unanimously ranked the firms based on advertised selection criteria as follows:

1. Southern Light, LLC
2. Cox Florida Telecom, LP
3. AT&T
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funding source to be determined by Board of County Commissioners
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
This agreement was prepared by Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
This recommendation is in compliance with the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of Escambia County, Florida, 1999, Chapter 46, Finance, Article II, Purchases and Contracts.

Request for Proposals, PD 14-15.099, Re-Solicitation for Wide Area Network Services, publicly advertised on Monday, October 12, 2015 in the Pensacola News Journal. Proposals were received from three firms on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. The Selection Committee had presentations by and held discussions with all three firms on Friday, November 20, 2015. Immediately after the presentations / discussions the Selection Committee unanimously ranked the firms based on advertised selection criteria as follows:

1. Southern Light, LLC
2. Cox Florida Telecom, LP
3. AT&T
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
The Office or Purchasing will issue the agreement, prepared by County Attorney and Purchase Order.

Attachments
Agreement

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