Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Renewal Term For The Period From October 01, 2025, Through June 30, 2030, For An Amount Up To $285,000.00, Utilizing The State Of Florida Department Of Management Services Contract No. DMS 17/18-004b With AT&T Enterprises Florida, LLC For The Purchase Of SUNCOM Communication Services.
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilities
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Information Technology Department requires a vendor to support the purchase of various telecommunication services and equipment. The State of Florida’s Department of Management Services has existing contracts with various providers that can provide the services and equipment the City requires.
The Information Technology Department identified the State of Florida’s SUNCOM Communication Services contract DMS-17/18-004B with AT&T to provide the required services. DMS-17/18-004B was entered into on July 14, 2020, for a five-year period ending on July 13, 2025, and was renewed effective through June 30, 2030.
Currently, the City utilizes DMS-17/18-004B with AT&T to provide phone services at various buildings. These services are separate from the unified phone system and include fax, alarm, and elevator phone lines. We are requesting $60,000.00 annually which will bring the total request to $285,000.00 for a 57-month period.
Fiscal Impact:
A portion of the funding for the Purchase Order will be made available in the FY 2026 Operating Budget in account number 557.130101.51900.541021.000000.000.000 and will be requested in subsequent fiscal years’ operating budgets subject to approval and adoption by the City Commission.
This approval is for Citywide usage and additional funding will be identified on an as needed basis by each respective department subject to available funds.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Raheem Seecharan, Director, Information Technology
Adam Reichbach, Assistant City Manager