This resolution allows the Department of Technology to contract with AT&T for wired voice and data services, with a budget limit of $80 million over a six-and-a-half-year period, from January 2022 to June 2028, plus a potential five-year extension. It aims to ensure the city has reliable telecommunications infrastructure.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Technology to enter into an agreement with AT&T Corporation to purchase wired voice and data network and telecommunication services, with a not to exceed amount of $80,000,000 for a six and one-half year term of January 1, 2022, through June 30, 2028, and with one five-year option to extend, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the Department of Technology's need to renew its telecommunications services agreement with AT&T, leveraging state contract rates for cost efficiency.
The Department of Technology commissioned Gartner to evaluate the competitiveness of AT&T's telecommunications rates under the CALNET contracts, concluding that the rates were 23% below market rates.
The City CIO submitted a letter to the Clerk of the Board proposing a new master agreement with AT&T for telecommunications services, citing the need to continue leveraging CALNET contract rates.
The Department of Technology submitted the proposed resolution to the Clerk of the Board for consideration, initiating the legislative process.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution for approval, supporting the Department's request to enter into a new agreement with AT&T.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution authorizing the Department of Technology to enter into an agreement with AT&T for telecommunications services.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the authorization for the Department of Technology to proceed with the agreement.
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