March 17, 2014
Status:
Open Agenda
Approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and Universal Cabling Systems, Inc.
The District must provide an infrastructure that meets the strategic demands for quality educational outcomes, effective communication, and operational efficiency. The most cost effective approach to meeting these needs is to leverage funding support available through the Federal E-Rate program. Utilization of this contract will allow the District to procure goods and services required to modify the cabling infrastructure at District locations and to meet the needs of required E-rate filings. An examination of available procurement options revealed that the use of this contract would deliver highly competitive rates in an E-rate eligible fashion from a qualified contractor whose work will protect the long-term warranty investment made in the District?s current cabling systems.
Work conducted under this contract will provide schools with wireless overlays and upgrades to the wireless services at schools with older systems. The need for additional cabling infrastructure comes from the demands of online testing and the move to digital content in support of Florida Standards. Additionally, all repairs and modifications to the current cabling infrastructure will be procured and conducted under the terms and conditions of this contract.
Spending authority is needed to procure the goods and services described above using the St. Lucie Public School?s contract through June 30, 2015, and may be renewed for two (2) additional one-year periods.
This aligns with the District Education Technology Plan (DETP) 2013-2016, Goal 3: Information Technology (IT) Service Management and Support ? Deliver customer-focused technical services and support to all schools and District departments.
This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
The total projected expenditure is for $4,000,000. The funding sources are Information & Technology and other school and department budgets as needed.
Requested Action
Approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and Universal Cabling Systems, Inc.
Summary
The District must provide an infrastructure that meets the strategic demands for quality educational outcomes, effective communication, and operational efficiency. The most cost effective approach to meeting these needs is to leverage funding support available through the Federal E-Rate program. Utilization of this contract will allow the District to procure goods and services required to modify the cabling infrastructure at District locations and to meet the needs of required E-rate filings. An examination of available procurement options revealed that the use of this contract would deliver highly competitive rates in an E-rate eligible fashion from a qualified contractor whose work will protect the long-term warranty investment made in the District?s current cabling systems.
Work conducted under this contract will provide schools with wireless overlays and upgrades to the wireless services at schools with older systems. The need for additional cabling infrastructure comes from the demands of online testing and the move to digital content in support of Florida Standards. Additionally, all repairs and modifications to the current cabling infrastructure will be procured and conducted under the terms and conditions of this contract.
Spending authority is needed to procure the goods and services described above using the St. Lucie Public School?s contract through June 30, 2015, and may be renewed for two (2) additional one-year periods.
This aligns with the District Education Technology Plan (DETP) 2013-2016, Goal 3: Information Technology (IT) Service Management and Support ? Deliver customer-focused technical services and support to all schools and District departments.
This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
School Board Goals
| Goal 2: Continuous Improvement | ||
| Goal 3: Effective Communication | ||
| Goal 1: High Quality Instruction |
Financial Impact
The total projected expenditure is for $4,000,000. The funding sources are Information & Technology and other school and department budgets as needed.
Source of Additional Information
Ed Hineline 754-321-0400 Ruby Crenshaw 754-321-0501
Associated File Attachments
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Proposed Agreement (Files) | |
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ExecutedAgreementCopy (Files) |