Title
Dedicated Internet Services - Contract Approval
History
The Village’s current ISP is AT&T and this service feeds all Village facilities that are part of the village network including the Village campus, Police, Public Works and the Sportsplex. The current 3MB Internet connection is slow due to increased usage of Internet based applications. The cost for the current service is $994 per month and this contract will expire in June, 2011.
The MIS Division has included funds in the FY 2011 budget to increase the Internet connection from 3MB to 10MB. The increased bandwidth will improve current operations and anticipate the future capacity required for applications such as on-line program registration and citizen access.
Pricing for the 10MB Internet connection is structured as two components; 10MB AT&T Managed Internet Service normally priced at $2720 per month; and the local access charge at $1318 per month for a total of $4038 per month. AT&T is offering promotional pricing for the 10MB Managed Internet Service at $308.80 per month; which is an 86% discount off their regular pricing for a total of $1698.80 per month. This discount is offered through promotional pricing under AT&T Government Solutions GSA IT Schedule 70 Contract GS-35F-4507G for a three year contract term.
On February 7, 2011, this item was reviewed and approved by the Finance Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
The FY 2011 budget amount for Internet access is $23,132.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve a three year contract with AT&T for Internet service at a cost of $1,698.80 per month.
And
Authorize the Village Manager to execute the contract.