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Subject:
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12.22 Renewal of LIT Fiber Wide Area Network Contract 9282R1 |
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Strategic Plans:
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Priority 1.3 1.3 Build and implement a district-wide data warehouse complete with multi-source information and unified business rules that support real-time data integration, quality control, and data mining and analytics to improve achievement, instructional practice, and organizational efficacy. Priority 1.7 1.7 Develop and implement a Hybrid Learning Plan that establishes policies, procedures, and practices for all areas of district operations, articulating how the district operates in-person and virtually as well as during extended closings. Priority 2.2 2.2 Develop a digital learning platform that enables students, teachers, and caregivers to actively engage with educational content in classroom or virtual settings. Priority 4.6 4.6 Build capacity to provide technology-based professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
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Enclosure:
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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WHEREAS, proposals were received electronically on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 after public advertisement for LIT Fiber Wide Area Network. Request for proposals were issued to six (6) vendors with one (1) vendor responding; and
WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education approved the award of contract during the February 25, 2021 Board Meeting for a three (3) year period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 with the option to renew for two (2) consecutive one (1) year periods; and
WHEREAS, the District desires to exercise its first one (1) year renewal option; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Universal Service Support Mechanism for Schools and Libraries, commonly known as E-Rate will cover 90% of the cost ($1,053,555.96). The District’s annual cost will be $105,355.60; and
WHEREAS, the award is based on servicing seventy-four (74) schools, District sites, and data centers per the availability of E-Rate funds; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation for renewal of term contract was reviewed and approved by Abdullah Ansari, Executive Director of Information Technology. |
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Funding :
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Subject to the availability of funds.
10-11-000-230-530-304-000-000 |
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Recommendation to the Board
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NOW THERE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the renewal of term contract for LIT Fiber Wide Area Network for a term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 with the option to renew for one (1) additional one (1) year period as follows:
Crown Castle Fiber LLC, Houston, TX at a cost not to exceed $1,053,555.96
EXPLANATION: To provide the District with high capacity network connections. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Susan Balbosa - Contract Administrator 2 |
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Signed By: |
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Ty-Shanique Addison - Principal Fiscal Analyst |
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Signed By: |
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Abdullah Ansari - Executive Director IT |
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Signed By: |
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Sherelle Spriggs - Senior Purchasing Manager |
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Signed By: |
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Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator |
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Signed By: |
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Roger León - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Daniel Gonzalez Moved, Member Kanileah Anderson seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THERE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newark Board of Education accepts and approves the renewal of term contract for LIT Fiber Wide Area Network for a term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 with the option to renew for one (1) additional one (1) year period as follows:
Crown Castle Fiber LLC, Houston, TX at a cost not to exceed $1,053,555.96
EXPLANATION: To provide the District with high capacity network connections.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Dawn Haynes | Yes | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | | Crystal Williams | Yes | | Daniel Gonzalez | Yes | | Allison K. James-Frison | Yes | | Kanileah Anderson | Yes | |
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