Narrative of Resolution:
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TO AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO A RENEWAL SERVICE ORDER CONTRACT WITH FIRSTLIGHT FIBER, INC.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $26,351.40/month for 48 months
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: New 48-month service order contract proposal received from the vendor at the end of the current 60-month agreement ending September 26, 2024.
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY MANAGEMENT & BUDGET, CAPITAL PLANNING & BUDGETING COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, Resolution #414-18, adopted by the Sullivan County Legislature on September 18, 2018, authorized a 5-year agreement with FirstLight Fiber to initiate and provide dedicated Ethernet, Internet and voice services to Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, FirstLight Fiber has provided and performed satisfactorily over the course of the agreement and Sullivan County Information Technology Services wishes to continue utilizing their services at lower rates that reduce previous expenditures by over $175,000 during the life of the renewal.
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED, that the County Manager is authorized to enter into and sign a 48-month renewal “Service Order” contract in an amount not to exceed $26,351.40/month; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said contract to be in such form as the County Attorney shall approve.
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