Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract to purchase data services with Ohio Bell Telephone Company LLC dba AT&T. This contract provides for data service, equipment delivering the services, maintenance and repairs. The Department of Technology uses this contract to provide internet services citywide. The term of the proposed contract would be for three (3) years expiring March 31, 2027, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year period. In addition, the expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO002726.
The contract, PO007219, for Data Services, was established in accordance with the relevant provisions of Columbus City Code Chapter 329. The Purchasing Office did not advertise or solicit competitive bids. The contract was authorized under Ordinance Number 0427-2016, passed March 14, 2016 and Ordinance 0915-2021, passed April 26, 2021 modifying the contract for three years, expiring March 31, 2024.
This ordinance, in accordance with Ordinance Number 0427-2016, also waives the competitive bidding process of the Columbus City Codes for the above-mentioned Universal Term option Contract. Given the complexity of the systems and services being provided and embedded nature of these items it is not practical to bid any of these services. The City and AT & T agreed to enter into a contract which allows for the contract to be extended for future dates, subject to an annual mutual agreement and approval of proper City Authorities. At this time and for the immediate future, AT&T is the only feasible provider of these services. This determination was made after extensive consultation between the Department of Technology and the assigned Purchaser of this commodity area.
AT & T, CC006413; Expired 1/7/2021 (Pending)
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $1,900,000.00; Department of Technology, primary user.
Emergency Designation: T...
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