Title
A Resolution accepting the bid of Great Plains Communications, LLC, in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 69-2016, creating and offering for sale a franchise for the operation of a non-exclusive telecommunications (or related non-cable) system in Fayette County, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Franchise Agreement with Great Plains Communications, LLC, incorporating the terms and conditions of Ordinance No. 69-2016. (2 Bids) [Slatin]
Summary
A Resolution accepting the bid of GREAT PLAINS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 69-2016, creating and offering for sale a franchise for the operation of a non-exclusive telecommunications (or related non-cable) system in Fayette County, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Franchise Agreement with GREAT PLAINS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, incorporating the terms and conditions of Ordinance No. 69-2016. (2 Bids) [Slatin]
Lexington Fayette Urban County Government
Bid Recommendation
Division of Central Purchasing
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Bid Title: Telecommunications Franchise |
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Bid Number: 30-2021 |
Buyer: Slatin |
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Advertising Date: 3-22-21 |
Opening Date: 5-13-21 |
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Number of Bid Submitted: 2 |
Recommended Bid Amount: FRANCHISE |
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Fixed Bid X Price Contract Unit Price Bid Contract Included |
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Division Requesting/Recommending: Law/General Services |
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Vendor |
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Amount |
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Lowest |
Great Plains Communications, LLC |
Blair, NE |
N/A |
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Second |
OpenFiber Kentucky Company, LLC |
Louisville, KY |
N/A |
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Third |
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Recommended Vendors
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Award to: GREAT PLAINS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC |
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Award Amount: FRANCHISE |
Reason for Recommendation
Bidder submitted lowest bid responsive to specifications.
XX Multiple Awards to low bidders for item(s) or group(s).
One or Non-low bid. See attachment(s) for explanation.
Walk-on
2 Readings
Other:
Body
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the bid of Great Plains Communications, LLC, submitted in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 69-2016, creating and offering for sale a franchise for the operation of a non-exclusive telecommunications (or related non-cable) system in Fayette County, a copy of which is attached to the Franchise Agreement as Exhibit “B”, is hereby declared to be a highest and best bidder for said franchise; and said franchise is hereby sold to and vested in Great Plains Communications, LLC, for the period of time provided in the Ordinance and franchise Agreement.
Section 2 - That the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, be and hereby is authorized to execute a Franchise Agreement with Great Plains Communications, LLC, which Agreement incorporates by reference in its entirety the material provisions of Ordinance No. 69-2016 passed by the Urban County Council on May 12, 2016.
Section 3 - That this Resolution shall become effective on the date of its passage.
PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CLERK OF URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL
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