SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize an increase to current purchase orders with Verizon Wireless for cellular and mobile data services in an amount of $475,000.00 for a new total of $700,000.00, approve extending through September 30, 2022, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(c), Piggyback, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On September 16, 2021, Council authorized purchase orders with Verizon Wireless in the amount of $225,000.00 valid through January 19, 2022 under DMS-10/11-008C. A new contract has been awarded under the State of Florida Department of Management Services, contract DMS-19/20-006C, valid through August 23, 2026.
City operating departments facilitate mobile services and field data collection with the use of mobile computing devices (phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) and wireless data connections (air cards) and cellular phones.
All mobile/wireless services are aggregated and billed through the Information Technology Department. Verizon is being selected off State contract for its quality of coverage and reliability within our service area.
This total modified award amount of $700,000.00 will be broken down as follows:
$375,000.00: Cellular / smart phones - P.O. #22000212
$325,000.00: data cards for departments - P.O. #22000211
The City currently has 698 cellular/smart phones in use and approximately 687 cellular data cards (280 for police patrol units).
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
5559865-542100 - $375,000
5559862-530300 - $325,000