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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Blanket Purchase Agreement With The State Of Florida Department Of Management Services For The Purchase Of Suncom Communication Services Based On The State Of Florida Contract DMS-17/18-004B For An Amount Up To $61,500.00 For The Period From May 15, 2024 Through July 13, 2025, And The State Of Florida Contract DMS-17/18-004D For An Amount Up To $659,000.00 For The Period From May 15, 2024 Through July 16, 2025, In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code (Piggyback); Amending the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget.
Strategic Plan Focus
Infrastructure & Facilities
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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. In addition, the City's current phone system is nearing its end of life and support and needs to be replaced. 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 contracts DMS-17/18-004B with AT&T and DMS-17/18-004D with NWN Communications 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 DMS-17/18-004D was entered into on July 17, 2020 for a five-year period ending on July 16, 2025. We expect both contracts to be renewed for another five-year period.
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. Annually the City spends approximately $49,000.00 for these phone services. Additionally, t...
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