DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Contract For Fiber Optics Network Maintenance And Engineering With Local Government Information Systems
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the Deputy County Manager to execute a contract with Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS) for fiber network services.
SUMMARY
Dakota County executed a three-year contract for fiber optics network maintenance and engineering with Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS) in March 2023. The contract provided the engineering and management of all projects, repairs, break fix work, maintenance, and relocates for Dakota County. The current contract expires on February 28, 2026, and the County continues to require technical services to assist in the management of these fiber network assets.
Dakota County received a contract renewal proposal from LOGIS for fiber network services starting March 1, 2026, and terminating on February 28th, 2027. Annual cost is based on a per foot rate.
The total 2026 cost to Dakota County for the one-year contract is $398,630. For comparison, the 2025 contract with Dakota County was $388,167. A one-year contract was preferred by county staff as we analyze the future approach to our fiber network.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the County Board authorize the Deputy County Manager to execute a one-year contract with Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS) in an amount of $398,630, with an effective date of March 1, 2026, and terminating on February 28, 2027.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The 2026 amount for this contract is $398,630. The contract is funded by levy and is included in the 2026 Information Technology budget in the General Fund.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the County had a three-year contract with Local Government Information Services for fiber network services since 2023; and
WHEREAS, the current contract is expiring, and Dakota County continues to require a contract for fiber optic network maintenance and engineering; and
WHEREAS, the County received a contract renewal proposal form Local Government Information Systems for fiber network services from March 1, 2026, until February 28, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the Local Government Information Systems is willing and capable of providing services; and
WHEREAS, the County 2026 fiber maintenance will cost $398,630; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funding is available in the 2026 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy County Manager to execute a contract with Local Government Information System (LOGIS) for fiber network services in an amount not to exceed $398,630 with an effective date of March 1 2026 and terminating on February 28, 2027, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
23-087; 2/28/23
24-495; 10/8/24
25-287; 6/24/25
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: LOGIS Contract
BOARD GOALS
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CONTACT
Department Head: Tony Gomes
Author: Dan Ferber