June 19, 2007
Status:
Open Agenda
Approval to utilize Request for Proposals (RFP) 03-STO-RFP-012B (SBBC 28-075N) for Bundled Internet Access Services issued by the State of Florida, State Technology Office (STO), and HAYES E-Government Resources, Inc. through 06/30/09, or as amended. This procurement would be in accordance with School Board Policy 3320, Part 1, Rule n., SBBC may purchase from contracts awarded by the State of Florida, Department of Management Services.
When SBBC first connected to the Internet in the mid-1990’s, the Internet connection was provided by the Florida Information Resource Network (FIRN), part of the Florida Department of Education, with a limited bandwidth, which was provided at no cost as part of a statewide initiative to provide Internet access to schools and libraries. As demand for Internet access increased, the District installed another connection with AT&T (formerly BellSouth) through Bid 25-005N for Internet Services for approximately $780,000 per year. Over time, FIRN has increased the amount of bandwidth provided at no cost to SBBC. This bandwidth is provided to educational institutions throughout the State. SBBC has been advised that additional free bandwidth will be requested from the Legislature for SBBC if the State of Florida Contract 03-STO-RFP-012A (SBBC 28-075N) is utilized for our second Internet connection. A savings of approximately $250,000 per year will be realized by replacing the AT&T connection with the new FIRN connection provided by HAYES E-Government Resources, Inc.
The utilization of this contract will save SBBC $500,000 over the two-year period. The cost for the two-year term is $1.2 million. The source of funding is the District Utility Budget.
Requested Action
Approval to utilize Request for Proposals (RFP) 03-STO-RFP-012B (SBBC 28-075N) for Bundled Internet Access Services issued by the State of Florida, State Technology Office (STO), and HAYES E-Government Resources, Inc. through 06/30/09, or as amended. This procurement would be in accordance with School Board Policy 3320, Part 1, Rule n., SBBC may purchase from contracts awarded by the State of Florida, Department of Management Services.
Summary
When SBBC first connected to the Internet in the mid-1990’s, the Internet connection was provided by the Florida Information Resource Network (FIRN), part of the Florida Department of Education, with a limited bandwidth, which was provided at no cost as part of a statewide initiative to provide Internet access to schools and libraries. As demand for Internet access increased, the District installed another connection with AT&T (formerly BellSouth) through Bid 25-005N for Internet Services for approximately $780,000 per year. Over time, FIRN has increased the amount of bandwidth provided at no cost to SBBC. This bandwidth is provided to educational institutions throughout the State. SBBC has been advised that additional free bandwidth will be requested from the Legislature for SBBC if the State of Florida Contract 03-STO-RFP-012A (SBBC 28-075N) is utilized for our second Internet connection. A savings of approximately $250,000 per year will be realized by replacing the AT&T connection with the new FIRN connection provided by HAYES E-Government Resources, Inc.
School Board Goals
| Goal 3 - All operations of the school system will demonstrate best practices while supporting student achievement. |
Financial Impact
The utilization of this contract will save SBBC $500,000 over the two-year period. The cost for the two-year term is $1.2 million. The source of funding is the District Utility Budget.
Source of Additional Information
Chuck Stanley 754 321-0413 Donnie Carter 754 321-2610
Associated File Attachments
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Executive Summary (Files) | |
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03 STO RFP 012A (Files) | |
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ExecutedARF (Files) |