DEPARTMENT
Information Technology
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a statewide contract - Department of Information Technology (FCIT), SWC 99999-SPD-T20120501-0006, Network Equipment, in the amount of $283,789.24 with Presidio Networked Solutions (Norcross, GA) to provide network and wireless equipment to increase access to high speed internet and broadband services at the Fulton County Senior Centers. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-461, requests for approval of statewide contracts of more than $49,999.99 shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work: This request will provide the Fulton County Senior Centers with network and wireless equipment to increase access to high speed internet and broadband services for seniors at each location for use of their own device or publicly available computers to utilize various services provided by Fulton County. The hardware improvements will support a total of 9 Fulton County Senior Centers. Subtitle M- Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Section 602 and 603, Subsection (D), of the American Recovery Rescue Plan Act, states that Fiscal Recovery Funds may be used "to make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure." The broadband infrastructure upgrades will enhance connectivity ...
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