SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize piggyback off of the State of Florida Department of Management Services Contract DMS-10/11-008C, for basic cellular/smart phones and mobile data services, with Verizon Wireless, in an amount not to exceed $675,000 for the period October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.564 (1)(d) Other Government Entities Bids and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
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 of State contract for its quality of coverage and reliability within our service area.
The annual Verizon spend is $675,000, broken down as follows: cellular/smart phones $375,000; and data cards for departments - including Police Department’s patrol vehicles - $300,000.
The City currently has 698 cellular/smart phones in use and approximately 637 cellular data cards (280 for police patrol units).
The requested amount represents a $15,000 reduction from the previous Fiscal Year 19-20 approval.
State Contract DMS-10/11-008C expires on January 19, 2022.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
5559865-542100 - $375,000
5559862-530300 - $300,000