Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Renewal Term For The Period From October 1, 2025, Through June 30, 2030, For An Amount Up To $2,045,000.00, Utilizing The State Of Florida Department Of Management Services Contract No. DMS-17/18-004D With NWN Corporation 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-17/18-004D with NWN Communications to provide the required services. DMS-17/18-004D was entered into on July 17, 2020 for a five-year period ending on July 16, 2025 and renewed effective through June 30, 2030.
The new phone system purchased under contract DMS-17/18-004D with NWN Communications will cost approximately $420,000.00 annually. The Department is also requesting a $50,000.00 contingency to be used on an as-needed basis. This will bring the total request to $2,045,000.00 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 budgeted 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