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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a contract with SBC Global Services, Inc., dba AT&T Global Services (AT&T), to provide long distance calling, Internet, and other telecommunications services covered under CALNET II MSA 1 and MSA 2 in an annual amount not to exceed $118,000 for a period of three years with options for two additional periods of one year each; and
Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. RES-08-0101 adopted by the City Council on September 2, 2008 to participate in State of California Integrated Information Network Agreement (CALNET II), Master Services Agreement No. DTS 06E1390 (MSA 1) and No.
DTS 06E1391 (MSA 2) with SBC Global Services, Inc., dba AT&T Global Services, for the purchase of telecommunications equipment, software and services, and to increase the amount by $118,000 to $213,000 per year. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
In January 2009, the Department of Technology Services (TS) initiated an RFP process for telecommunications services, which included local and long distance phone, data communications, and Internet services. Eight proposals were received by the March 6, 2009 submittal date. Based on a thorough analysis of the proposals and interviews with a short list of vendors, AT&T Global Services was selected to provide long distance calling and Internet services.
Currently, the annual budget for long distance and Internet services is approximately $169,000. The new agreement with AT&T will reduce the rates paid by the City by approximately 30 percent, or $51 ,000 per year, with no reduction in service.
Section 1802 of the City Charter permits the City to participate in joint and cooperative purchasing agreements by adoption of a Resolution of the City Council authorizing purchases under contracts entered into by other governmental agencies, such as the California Integrated Information Network (CALNET II). This contract sets price caps on the equipment and services purchased hereunder, ensuring that City pric...
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