SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize an increase to the current purchase order with State of Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) for SUNCOM long distance service, State AIN Centranet lines, and toll-free lines, in an amount not to exceed $147,564.00 for the period February 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025, bringing the total amount of purchase order to $184,455.00 pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback or Cooperative Purchasing, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The DMS SUNCOM services are telecommunications infrastructure and services used for all city alarm systems (~180 lines) and every location that is not serviced by the city’s wide-area network (WAN) (~250). There are 430 individual phone lines used by the city at a rate of approximately $20/line/month, which is an approximate 50% discount from commercial service provider by our local carrier options. Many of these service lines are enhanced with long-distance service, local exchange connections, “800” services and conference calling capability.
Department of Management Services Total - $147,564.00
- Long Distance $800 per month x 12 = $9,600.00
- Local $167 per month x 12 = $2,004.00
- Centranet lines $11,320 per month x 12 = $135,840.00
- 800 # $10.00 per month x 12 = $120
This is a piggyback off the State of Florida Department of Management Services, Contract No. Contract DMS-17/18-004B, valid through July 13, 2025.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in cost center 5559862.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This item supports Strategic Objectives 1.3 and 1.4 by ensuring city facilities and staff have access to robust and stable communications services.
