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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 T-Mobile USA, Inc. For The Purchase Of Cellular Telephone Minutes, Data Plan Services, Products, And Related Equipment Based On The NASPO Contract MA176-1 For An Amount Up To $477,120.00 From January 15, 2025, Through August 11, 2029, In Accordance With Section 38.41(C)(5) Of The Procurement Code. (Piggyback)
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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 cellular minutes, data plan services, products, and other related equipment. To date, the City currently has approximately 750 T-Mobile USA, Inc. devices to facilitate the operational needs of departments. The requested funds will cover data usage charges, texting, regulatory fees, federal taxes, and any new products/accessory purchases.
The Information Technology Department identified NASPO Contract #MA176-1 with T-Mobile USA, Inc. for Mobile Communication Services. This Agreement was entered into on July 01, 2019, and extended until to August 11, 2029.
The estimated cost to maintain all the City's T-Mobile Wireless equipment is estimated to cost $85,200.00 annually or $397,600.00 over a 56-month period. The Information Technology Department is requesting continuity of these telecommunication services citywide by approving a Blanket Purchase Agreement through a 56-month contract with T-Mobile USA, Inc. The contract has no penalties or requirements for termination, and the City will continue to compare contracts for the best rates from this provider.
In addition, the Information Technology Department is requesting a twenty percent contingency in the amount of $17,040.00 annually or $79,520.00 over the life of the 56-month agreement. These funds would be used on an as-needed bas...
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