SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize an increase to Contract 901066 to 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 of $30,000 for a new not to exceed amount of $164,220 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 Department of Management Services renegotiated CentraNet Line services with Frontier and the increased rates were applied in December (after our original approval in September). This is the first time in nearly a decade that the rates for these services have changed. The new rates are still cheaper than purchasing individual line services through local telecommunication companies.
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 - $164,220
- Long Distance $658 per month x 12 = $7,896
- Local $124 per month x 12 = $1,488
- Centranet lines $12,900 per month x 12 = $154,800
- 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