Submitted By
Alvin Nepomuceno, Director of Information Technology
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Master Services Agreement with Granite Telecommunications, LLC to Provide Internet Service for the Village in an Amount Not to Exceed $17,100 Annually for a Three-Year Term through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative, Authorizing its Execution and Waiving the Village's Bid Process for the Agreement
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Overview
Overview
Granite Telecommunications, LLC (Granite) has been providing the Village's 1000 Mbps Internet service since 2019. The service agreement between Granite and the Village is up for renewal in April 2022.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The FY 2022 Budget contains funds in the amount of $18,000 for high-speed internet service in Telecommunication Charges account 1001.410400.101.540690.
Background
High-speed internet service is a core service for daily operations of the increased online activities and remote services. The Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) combines the resources and purchasing power of Illinois municipalities to jointly negotiate advantageous contract terms at the lowest possible price. In the 2022 Joint Purchasing Program, the SPC selected Granite as a telecommunications vendor under contract #205. As an Illinois municipality, the Village is entitled to participate in vendor pricing awarded by SPC.
Alternatives
The alternative is to request additional information.
Previous Board Action
On October 1, 2018, the Village Board approved RES 18-982, authorizing a three-year agreement with Granite to provide internet service.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
The Civic Information Systems Commission (CISC) first reviewed the Village's IT Strategic Plan at their April 17, 2014 meeting. CISC receives updates and understands this core service as required for daily operations.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
N/A
Intergovernmental Coopera...
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