Authorizing the Purchase of Additional Equipment for the Fiber Optic Network Upgrade

            WHEREAS, Sauk County owns and operates a County-wide fiber optic network which provides connectivity to emergency communications services, phone systems and information systems throughout the County; and,

            WHEREAS, this system is the back bone for radio and pager communications to emergency responders throughout Sauk County and,

            WHEREAS, the Management Information Systems Department currently utilizes this network to interconnect all County owned facilities; this interconnectivity provides for all computer and phone system resources; and,

WHEREAS, Resolution 81-2016 authorized the upgrade of this system, which is currently

 in progress; and,

            WHEREAS, the addition of this equipment will enhance the capabilities of this network by allowing for the addition of multiple connection points for future circuits; and,

            WHEREAS, your Executive and Legislative and Property and Insurance Committees have reviewed this matter and found it in the best interest of Sauk County to accept the following bid:

Calix Inc: $24,605

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors met in regular session, that the above-described bid, for the total amount of $24,605 be and hereby is accepted by the County of Sauk; and,

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sauk County Management Information Systems Director is hereby delegated the authority to sign any contracts related to the purchase and installation of said equipment on behalf of Sauk County.

            For consideration by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors on February 21, 2017

Respectfully submitted,

Executive and Legislative Committee

Property and Insurance Committee