SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a purchase order to 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 $164,220 for the period October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c) Piggyback or Cooperative Purchasing; 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 - $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 5559865-542100.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A