internet service provider presentation - dawson...
TRANSCRIPT
Overview
Contract was bid out since service is no longer considered a sole source
Current contract will expire April 2015 Bid in anticipation of expiration FY2013 - $60,000
Released RFP on March 26, 2014 Held a mandatory meeting
Explained Scope of Work and Q&A Attendees: AT&T, GPW, Georgia Communication
Cooperative (GCC/NGN) and Windstream
Acquisition Strategy
Advertised in Legal Organ Posted on County Website Posted on GLGA Marketplace Posted on Georgia Procurement Registry Emailed notification through Vendor Registry Emailed previous bidders Notification through County’s Facebook and Twitter accounts Notification through Chamber of Commerce Contacted GPSC/FCC for vendors
2 proposal received
Evaluation Committee
Bob Ivey, Director of Administration Will Shattuck, IT Cameron Burt, IT David McKee, Planning Director Dena Bosten, CFO Davida Simpson, Purchasing Director (facilitator) Cindy Campbell, County Manager (observer)
Bid Results
CompanyPoints
AllowedGeorgia Communications
CooperativeWindstream
Background and Experience of the Vendor and Qualifications of Staff
15 9.5 14.5
Approach to Scope of Work & Methodology
25 17.5 23.5
Internet Service Provider Response Questionnaire (excluding price)
20 11 17.5
Proven Effectiveness working with Government Agencies & References
10 8 9.5
Financial Stability & Business Litigation
10 8.75 9.25
Pricing 20 11 17.5
Total Points 100 64.75 91.75
Selected Vendor X
Scope of Work Details
100MB Connection to DCGC DCSO is hard-lined from DCGC directly
VLS/Fiber (hard lines) – secure network, dependability & bandwidth:
DSL Connection:
*T-1 Lines (Narrowbanding), E-911, Dawson County owned wireless and other secure lines not included in RFP
Long Building Senior CenterFire Station #1 Transfer Station/Bus StationFire Station #2 Rock Creek Park
Future Growth
Fleet Center Fire Station #3
Fire Station #7 Fire Station #8
GCC/NGN Proposal: Original proposal/: RED locations were DSL/Wireless
Cost for hardwire was requested: $197,000 construction cost –
paid by Dawson County; owned by GCC/NGN
All other requirements met or exceeded
Cost Comparisons
Monthly Cost: $4,500/month or
$54,000/annually
Construction Cost: $197,000 to meet RFP
requirements
Monthly Cost: $4,479.96/month or $53,759.52/annually
Construction Cost: None
GCC/NGN Windstream
Service Comparisons
Service calls: Connection issues are
serviced GCC vendor through various EMCs part of the Co-Op
Physical interruptions are serviced through 3rd party vendor
Response times: 20 min call back, within 2 hours on site after remote support
All service calls handled by local vendor staff
Response times: immediate call back, within 1 hour on site after initial contact
GCC/NGN Windstream