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File #: 2024-565    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Status: Consent
File created: 5/29/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/24/2024 Final action:
Title: Approval to Participate in the School District of Palm Beach County's Contract ITB 24C-31V, for Cabling Contract Services
Attachments: 1. 20240102 -05 Piggyback Agreement, 2. School District of Palm Beach Award Letter, 3. School District of Palm Beach Recommendation of Award and Tabulation, 4. School District of Palm Beach ITB 24C-31V and Amendments, 5. School District of Palm Beach Bid Advertisement, 6. Jade's Proposal
Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approval to Participate in the School District of Palm Beach County's Contract ITB 24C-31V, for Cabling Contract Services
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Submitted By: Keith Stewart, CPPO, Procurement Management Division (PMD).

Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.

Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Keith Stewart, CPPO, PMD.
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and Jade Communications, Inc.
3. Purpose: To provide data cabling for various projects throughout the City.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: The initial term begins June 20, 2024, through June 19, 2027, with the option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods ending June 19, 2029.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: The ability to provide new installations, repairs, and data cabling for various projects throughout the City at a fair and reasonable price.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): Estimated $1,000,000. Future expenditures will be appropriated in the approved budgets for each fiscal year through June 19, 2027.

Presentation Information: N/A.

Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve participating in the School District of Palm Beach County's Contract ITB NO: 24C-31V for Cabling Contract Services, per City Code of Ordinances, Section 35.08 (a)(9)(b).

Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve participating in the School District of Palm Beach County's Contract ITB NO: 24C-31V for Cabling Contract Services.
2. Move that the Council not approve participating in the School District of Palm Beach County's Contract ITB NO: 24C-31V for Cabling Contract Services and provide the staff direction.

Background: Historically, the City has leveraged government contracts to utilize Jade for our cabling needs. Over time, this vendor has become well-acquainted with our internal cabling, network infrastructure, and t...

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