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Council renews Bolt internet contract at library under E‑Rate; city pays via E‑Rate
Summary
Library staff told the council the city must sign a year‑by‑year contract with Bolt to receive E‑Rate funding that pays for the library’s internet service; the monthly cost listed is $900 and E‑Rate pays invoices directly. Council approved the renewal.
Miami City Council approved renewal of the library’s internet services contract with Bolt, a renewal required for continued E‑Rate funding that pays the library’s connectivity costs.
Library staff (referred to in the transcript as 'Miss Cali') told council IT reviewed bids and staff scored proposals; Bolt was selected and the city must sign the contract so the E‑Rate program can pay the invoices directly. Staff reported the contract is year‑to‑year with a five‑year optional extension and cited usage statistics: 5,600 computer uses in the prior year, 3,100 so far this year and 579 Wi‑Fi accesses recorded. The transcript lists the monthly figure as $900; staff said the city does not pay directly because E‑Rate pays invoices to the provider.
Council members moved, seconded and recorded approval on the record. Staff presented the renewal as a routine, score‑based procurement for which E‑Rate provides funding; the contract will be executed to maintain library internet services.
