Meeting Date: 1/21/2025
SUBJECT
Consideration to ratify contract FY24-051 to Netsync Network Solutions, McAllen, TX, in the amount not to exceed of $44,102.22 per year for technological hardware upgrades and improvements for five Laredo Public Library locations for a total contract value amount of $220,511.10. The term of this contract is for three (3) years beginning the date of its execution. This contract has two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods upon mutual agreement of both parties. The Library is currently eligible for 85% discount under the E-rate program; this contract adheres to both the Federal E-rate and local procurement procedures. Funding is available in the Library Department Operational Fund.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
NONE
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo acquired proposals through Cit-E-Bid and received two proposals.
Insight Public Sector, Inc, Chandler, AZ
Netsync Network Solutions, McAllen, TX
Existing network equipment and cabling at the Laredo Public Library is at end-of-life and in need of replacement and upgrade. The Laredo Public Library participates in the Federal Communications Commission Universal Service Administrative Company's E-rate program that provides government-sponsored discounts to eligible entities.
The Library participates in the Universal Service Program (E-rate) which is administered by the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administration Company (USAC). This non-for-profit corporation was appointed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure that the benefits of telecommunications services reach students and communities across the country. E-rate is a Federally subsidized program allowing nonprofit schools and libraries to receive substantial discounts for communications and internet access. The Library is currently eligible for an 85% discount.
Adhering to both the Federal E-rate and local rules for procurement, the Library put out a Request for Proposals and received two (2) ...
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