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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WINDSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC. FOR BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY
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To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District:
I. Recommendation
Pursuant to Chapter XI, Sections C.4. and D.1b.(2)(f)(ii) & (iii) of the Code of the Chicago Park District (the "Code"), it is recommended that the General Superintendent and CEO or her designee enter into a contract with Windstream Holdings, Inc. to provide broadband internet access service to remote sites owned by the Chicago Park District.
II. Award Information:
Company: Windstream Holdings, Inc.
4001 N Rodney Parham Road
Little Rock, AR 72212
Company Name: Corporation
Contract Term: One (1) year initial term with three (3) additional one (1) year extension options.
Contract Amount: Not-to-exceed $320,000 for the initial contract term.
Scope of Services: To provide data network communications, internet, wireless point-to-point, and deployment of fiber optic services to various Park District locations.
Affirmative
Action Goals: Pursuant to Chapter XI, Section F. 3. of the Code, Minority and Women Owned Participation requirements are not included.
Authorization: Authorize the General Counsel to include other relevant terms and conditions in the written Agreement. Authorize the General Superintendent to execute the Agreement and the Secretary to attest as to the signing of the Agreement and keep an original copy of the Agreement on file.
III. Budget and Financial Information
Budget Classification: Operating
Fiscal Year: 2023
Source of Funds: 001.8230.8230.623015.00001.01.01.00001
IV. Procurement Inf...
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