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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM <br />Information Technologies Department <br />227 W Jefferson Blvd (574) 245-6000 <br />TO: Board of Public Works, Linda Martin <br />CC: Dan O'Connor, Santiago Garces <br />FROM: Brian Donoghue, Director of Civic Innovation <br />SUBJECT: NSI Network Equipment Charles Black Digital Access Sites <br />DATE: 08/20/18 <br />Linda and Members of the Board, <br />Please see attached quote/contract for network equipment for the Charles Black <br />Center. The Charles Black Center is the one of the sites for a digital access <br />initiative. The site will provide high-speed Internet, quality devices, and digital <br />programming to residents in South Bend. This effort is a facet of a broader City <br />initiative aimed towards addressing the digital divide in South Bend, working <br />towards digital inclusion. The Office of Innovation and Technology team has <br />reviewed the quote and gives favorable recommendation as well. <br />The not to exceed cost of $13,377.83 is for a one-time setup, purchase of <br />Hardware, SMARTnet needs, and installation, professional services, and <br />configuration fee. Network Solutions does have the State QPA. <br />Note: The funding for this quote/contract is coming out of the designated account <br />number on the accompanied Agenda but will be reimbursed through the <br />Community Development Block Grant when the funds are available. <br />Thank you, <br />Brian Donoghue <br />