It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, authorize the issuance of RFP 2023-628-LB for wide area network and internet connectivity services.

The City’s Internet and Wide Area Network (“WAN”) is comprised of approximately twenty-five (26) sites in an area of approximately seven square miles that require various services. The City has received WAN services under a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with AT&T Corp since 2015. The City has received Internet Connectivity Services from Hotwire Communications LTD since 2019. Pursuant to RFP 2018-153-JC, the internet services agreement expires on January 24, 2024, and the wide area network services agreement expires on April 17, 2024. As a result of the expiring agreements, this RFP seeks proposals for a replacement agreement(s).

The City’s Information Technology Department (IT) continues to need internet connectivity and WAN services that will allow the successful and reliable transmission of information in different electronic forms to/from all of its locations listed herein, providing an integrated approach with respect to hardware, services, and support. Therefore, the City of Miami Beach seeks a service provider(s) to deliver internet and WAN services and 24/7 customer service support to Citywide facilities.

This solicitation includes the following two groups:

Group 1 Internet Connectivity: These are services that provide access to the internet at City facilities with minimal technical requirements, provide public wireless connectivity, host property management control systems, or are needed for a life safety applications.

Group 2 WAN Connectivity: These are services that provide secure connectivity between locations for the City's network transactions.

Bidders may submit a proposal for Group 1 only, or Group 2 only, or both Groups 1 and 2. Following the receipt of proposals, an Evaluation Committee will review proposals in accordance with the criteria established in the RFP.

The department’s annual budget is approximately $500,000 for this project but may vary year to year depending on budget appropriations. Grant Funding will not be utilized for this project.

It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, authorize the issuance of RFP 2023-628-LB for wide area network and internet connectivity services.