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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WINDSTREAM HOLDINGS, INC. FOR INTERNET SERVICES
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To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District
I. Recommendation
Pursuant to Chapter XI, Section D, 1, b, (2), (a) of the Code of the Chicago Park District, it is recommended that the General Superintendent and CEO or his designee enter into a contract with Windstream Holdings, Inc. to provide internet service to remote park sites owned by the Chicago Park District.
II. Award Information
Company: Windstream Holdings, Inc.
4001 N Rodney Parham Road
Little Rock, AR 72212
Company Type: Corporation
Contract Term: One (1) year initial term with two (2) additional one (1) year extension options
Contract Amount: Not-to-exceed $360,000.00 for the initial contract term. If extension options are exercised, funding shall be based upon available annual appropriations.
Scope of Services: To provide internet and network service to remote park locations.
Affirmative
Action Goals: Pursuant to Chapter XI, Section F, 2, a, of the Code of the Chicago Park District, 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: 2019
Source of Funds: 001.8230.8230.623015.00001.01.01.0001
IV. Procurement Information
Pursuant to Chapter XI, Section D, 1, b, (2), (a) of the Code of the Chicago Park District, competitive sealed bidding is not required in cases involving the purchase of "...telecommunications service or other public utility"
V. Explanation
The Department of Information Technology network is currently connected to 250 site locati...
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