To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: SUSAN ANDERSON, LIBRARY DIRECTOR
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APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH CALIFA LIBRARY GROUP FOR THE PROVISION, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF ADVANCED NETWORK (DATA) SERVICES FOR THE LIBRARY PUBLIC ACCESS NETWORK FOR THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $73,530.00 FOR THE TERM JULY 1, 2021 TO JULY 1, 2026.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Califa five (5) year agreement between the City of Redondo Beach (City) and Califa Library Group (Califa) continues the provision and maintenance of Advanced Network (DATA) Services (1 GB Internet Connection) for the Library public access network, for the five (5) year amount of $73,530.00 from the General Fund and an estimated $54,960.00 discount, resulting in a total estimated five (5) year amount of $18,570.00 after reimbursements.
The Califa agreement provides the 1GB high speed Internet connection to both Wi-FI and PC users of the Library public access network. The connection will serve both the Main and North Branch libraries. The Internet connection must be dedicated to public access functions and will not serve any other City operations.
BACKGROUND
Califa is a not for profit membership cooperative serving libraries and information organizations in California. Established in 2004, Califa collaborates with members and provides leadership for cooperative negotiations to help ensure that members receive quality information resources.
The California State Library, Califa, and the Corporation for Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) have been working together to bring high-speed broadband to all of California's public libraries by connecting them to the California Research & Education Network (CalREN), a high-capacity 3,800-mile fiber-optic-based network designed to meet the unique requirements of over 20 million users, including the vast majority of K-20 students together with educators, researchers, and others working in California's vital public-serving institutions. This network is...
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