15. Recommendation to approve a Telecommunications Service Agreement between Washoe County and Digital Technology Solutions, Inc. (DTS), for the installation of fiber backbone from DTS's Gerlach Communication Center located at 180 Del Ora Avenue, Unit B, Gerlach, Nevada to street poles in Gerlach and Empire, Nevada, as well as to residential properties in Gerlach and Empire, Nevada, with installation to be performed during Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025, in an amount [not to exceed $724,720.53]; and direct the Purchasing and Contracts Manager to execute the Agreement. As part of the Agreement, Washoe County shall receive a 50% discount on previously contracted DTS business services for Washoe County Community Facilities located in Gerlach (fire station & community center, Sheriff's Office, Roads) for a term of sixty (60) months. It is further recommended that should Washoe County Technology Services staff wish to extend the initial 60-month term for an additional 60-months at a 20% discount on then-current market rates for DTS business services, through a written addendum to the Agreement, the Board authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Manager to execute such an addendum. Technology Services. (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION