REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to extend an existing contract - Fulton County Library System, 18RFP212018BJD, E-Rate Internet Access and Wan Connectivity in an amount not to exceed $212,173.80 with AT&T Corporation (Atlanta, GA) to provide internet access and connectivity for all library locations. This action will bring the E-Rate and AT&T contract onto the same fiscal cycle making the contracts coterminous effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. (REMOVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-420, contract modifications within the scope of the contract and necessary for contract completion of the contract, in the specifications, services, time of performance or terms and conditions of the contract shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Arts and Libraries
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND
The Fulton County Library System requests approval to extend E-Rate internet and Wan Connectivity access. This action will provide internet access to library patrons for internet connectivity during library visits. The vendor will be required to participate in the Universal Service Support Mechanism for schools and libraries, known as "E-Rate", as authorized under the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996.This contract may be totally or partially dependent upon the successful receipt of Universal Service Administrative Company Fund (USAC) subsidies commonly known as "E-Rate". There are currently 34 libraries providing Internet access and WAN connectivity with the capability to add any additional sites as required. This accessibilit...
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