Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on December 11, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on December 12, 2024, authorizing the Award of Contract for Municipal Broadband (Wi-Fi) Solution Bid #0043-2024 to Lightpath and the Execution of an agreement for the Implementation of a Public Wi-Fi- System- ($783,400, plus an additional $15,000 for providing outdoor housing for equipment. Funding will come from ARPA H1680.203.C927, which was approved for broadband infrastructure initiatives); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
OF CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL BROADBAND
(WI-FI) SOLUTION BID #0043-2024 TO LIGHTPATH
AND THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PUBLIC WI-FI SYSTEM
Whereas, by letter dated November 26, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Management Services has requested legislation authorizing the award of Contract #0043-2024 for the Municipal Broadband (Wi-Fi) Solution to Lightpath in the amount of $783,400, plus an additional $15,000 for providing outdoor housing for equipment; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon issued Request for Proposals (RFP) #0043-2024 on October 11, 2024, to establish a public broadband Wi-Fi system at 15 designated locations, offering internet connectivity to residents at no cost; and
Whereas, the project is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) with the intent to enhance the city's communication infrastructure and provide equitable access to digital services; and
Whereas, the evaluation committee, comprising members of the Mayor's Office, Finance Department, and Management Services, has reviewed the proposals based on cost-effectiveness, technical capability, vendor reputation, and scalability; and
Whereas, Lightpath has been identified as the most qualified vendor, offering a comprehensive solution at a total cost of $798,400 over 60 months, including installation,...
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