SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Award a contract (Purchase Order) to Verizon Wireless for basic cellular/smart phones and mobile data services for the period of September 1, 2018 through October 31, 2019 in an amount not to exceed $665,000 in accordance with Sec 2.564 (1) (d), Code of Ordinances, under State Contract DMS-10/11-008C; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The total Verizon Purchase Order is $665,000, broken down as follows: Basic cellular/smart phones $425,000 and data cards for Police Department’s patrol vehicles as well as data cards for various other departments $240,000.
The City currently has 678 cellular/smart-phones in use and approximately 500 cellular data cards (280 for police patrol units).
State Contract DMS-10/11-008C expires on 1/19/2022.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
5559865-542100 - $425,000
5559862-530300 - $240,000