HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2007-71RESOLUTION NO. 2007 — 71
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
WAIVING THE BID PROCESS AND AWARDING
A CONTRACT TO AT&T GLOBAL SERVICES, INC.
FOR A CALNET OPT-E-MAN SYSTEM FOR INTERNET
CONNECTIVITY FOR THE COMPUTERS IN
THE NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY IN
THE AMOUNT OF $5,150 FOR INSTALLATION
AND $2,470 PER MONTH FOR MAINTENANCE
WHEREAS, the Library needs to convert T1 lines to an optical pipe for Internet
connectivity for approximately 120 computers because the current bandwidth to information
databases on the Internet and various educational entities has exceeded its capacity and
currently causes the network to slow to a crawl; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends replacing two T1 lines and three ISDN lines with a
more robust system that will provide a 10Mb pipe to the Library's Internet provider, enabling the
Library to allocate enough bandwidth for distance leaming (video conferencing) to various
locations around the world, and provide sufficient Internet bandwidth for its patrons; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing proposals from three vendors, staff has determined
that the proposal from AT&T Global Services, Inc. provides the best value for the City, and
meets the bidding requirements.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 12.60.220(D) of the National City Municipal
Code, the Purchasing Agent may dispense with the requirements of the bidding process when
the City Council determines that due to special circumstances, it is in the City's best interest to
purchase a commodity or enter into a contract without compliance with the bidding procedure;
WHEREAS, MIS and Library staff reviewed proposals from three vendors, and
determined that AT&T provided the best value for the City, and no further purpose would be
served by pursuing a formal bid process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby finds that special circumstances exist and awards the contract to convert
T1 lines to an optical pipe for Internet connectivity for approximately 120 computers at the
National City Public Library to:
AT&T GLOBAL SERVICES, INC.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National City that
the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract between AT&T Global Services, Inc. and
the City of National City to convert T1 lines to an optical pipe for Internet connectivity for
approximately 120 computers. Said contract is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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Resolution No. 2007 — 71
April 17, 2007
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 17th day of April
Ron Morns. , Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mic =el R. Dalla, Ci Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, Califomia, on April 17,
2007 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab, Zarate.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
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City C rk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-71 of the City of National City, Califomia, passed and adopted
by the Council of said City on April 17, 2007.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy