LOI_OFN250746_Operations_Support_System_and_Business_Support_System_OSSBSS_for_Fiber_Network_Services_Updated_-_Exhibit_A_-_Price_Proposal.xlsx

The document is a Price Proposal Exhibit A for the City of Ocala's Operations Support System and Business Support System (OSS/BSS) for Fiber Network Services, identified by contract number OFN/250746. The City is seeking a comprehensive OSS/BSS platform to support its fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) infrastructure, with proposals due on July 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST. The initial contract term is five years, with an optional five-year renewal, and full implementation and testing expected by the fourth quarter of 2025. Proposers must have a minimum of five years of experience serving governmental agencies, electric companies, or utility service providers, and provide at least three verifiable references.

The pricing proposal template includes line items for system software, hardware, integration, implementation, staff training, annual support, and maintenance. The estimated quantities cover one system solution, with additional pricing for support services, including 40 hours of post-implementation system management support in years 3 and 5, and various hourly service rates for on-site and remote support. While no specific budget range is detailed, the proposal suggests a comprehensive investment. The City currently operates its own fiber network since the mid-1990s with existing electronics from Adtran, Alcatel-Lucent, and Juniper, and requires the new OSS/BSS platform to be compatible and capable of running concurrently with the current system for at least six months. Proposers must pass a technology questionnaire with a minimum score of 80% to be considered.