Sarasota County Schools
Agenda Item #29
Title
APPROVAL TO AWARD RFP #18-0225 FOR INTERNET ACCESS PROVIDER E-RATE
Description
Proposals for 'Internet Access Provider E-Rate' were received from three vendors on January 24, 2018. The proposal of Fibernet Direct Florida, LLC, was the best proposal meeting the advertised specifications. This proposal is for a period of three years with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 established a fund by which Schools and Libraries across the Country could access discounts on eligible telecommunications products and services. The program is commonly known as the E-Rate Program. The eligibility for discounts on internet access, telecommunications products and services, internal connections products, services and maintenance is determined by the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC). Funding is made available upon application approval by the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administration Company (USAC), which was established by the Act. The funds for these services are contained in the budget allocated to the Information Services Department.
Recommendation
That the proposal of Fibernet Direct Florida, LLC, for 'Internet Access Provider Rate' in an amount not to exceed $550,000.00 for a three-year period, be approved as presented.
Contact
CORCORAN & LICHON/BINSWANGER
Financial Impact
$550,000.00
Attachment: InternetAccessProvider18-0225RFP REC.pdf