LOI_OFN250746_Operations_Support_System_and_Business_Support_System_OSSBSS_for_Fiber_Network_Services_Updated_-_Exhibit_A_-_Price_Proposal.xlsx

This is a Price Proposal (Exhibit A) for the City of Ocala's Ocala Fiber Network (OFN) solicitation for an Operations Support System and Business Support System (OSS/BSS) for Fiber Network Services, identified by contract number OFN/250746. The contract is for a five-year initial term with an optional five-year renewal, with full implementation and testing expected by the fourth quarter of 2025. The project seeks a comprehensive OSS/BSS platform to support the city's fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) infrastructure, internal phone systems, and network services for residential and commercial users. Proposers must have at least five years of experience serving governmental agencies or utility providers and provide three verifiable references.

The pricing proposal template includes line items for system software, hardware, integration/implementation, staff training, annual support and maintenance, and various service rates for on-site and remote support. The pricing structure covers a range of services including 40 hours of post-implementation system management support for years 3 and 5, with hourly rates for regular and emergency on-site and remote services. Proposers must demonstrate compatibility with the City's existing equipment, ability to run concurrently with the current system for at least six months, and pass a technology questionnaire with a minimum score of 80%. The City currently operates its fiber network using Adtran, Alcatel-Lucent, and Juniper FTTP electronics, and expects the new platform to integrate seamlessly with these existing technologies.