Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend contract # FL005911 for AT&T for Long Distance Communications Services. The contract will be extended for the option to purchase Long Distance Communications Services. The Universal Term Contract establishes firm, fixed requirements and pricing while providing a simple method for City agencies to establish funds for these items.
Emergency action is requested to ensure uninterrupted Long Distance Communications Services for all City agencies.
AT&T CC# 340436390 (Expires 02/25/16)
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $35,000.00
This company is not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties Listing or the State Auditor's Findings For Recovery Database.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish this option contract is budgeted in the General Fund. City Agencies will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual expenditures.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify contract # FL005911 with AT&T for the option to purchase Long Distance Communications Services; to extend the contract term for one year; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to modify contract # FL005911 with AT&T for the purchase of Long Distance Communications Services and extend the term for one year; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance addresses Purchasing objective of 1) maximizing the use of City resources by obtaining optimal products/services at low prices and 2) encouraging economic development by improving access to City bid opportunities and 3) providing effective option contracts for City agencies to efficiently maintain their supply chain and service to the public; and
WHEREAS, because Long Distance Communications Services will be used to provide services in conjunction with various other City projects, this is being submitted for consideration as an emergency measure; and
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