SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a piggyback off of the State of Florida Department of Management Services Contract DMS-08/09-071, for SUNCOM long distance service, State AIN Centranet lines, and toll-free lines, in an amount not to exceed $134,220 for the period October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.564 (1)(d) Other Government Entities 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 connected to the City’s main PBX (Private Branch Exchange) system (~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 - $134,220
- Long Distance $658 per month x 12 = $7,896
- Local $124 per month x 12 = $1,488
- Centranet lines $10,400 per month x 12 = $124,800
- 800 # $3.00 per month x 12 = $36.00
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in cost code 5559865-541200, Telephone Charges.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A