This resolution allows the Department of Technology to extend its contract with AT&T for public safety wireless communications services for first responders by 18 months and increases the total contract amount by over $7.3 million. The new contract term will run from June 23, 2020, to April 21, 2027, with a total not exceeding approximately $29.6 million.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Technology to approve the Second Amendment with AT&T dba AT&T Mobility to purchase public safety-grade wireless communications services for first responders, extending the term by eighteen months from October 21, 2025, for a total term of June 23, 2020, through April 21, 2027, and increasing the agreement amount by $7,319,751 for a total contract amount not to exceed $29,572,719 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to extend and increase funding for public safety-grade wireless communications services for first responders in San Francisco.
The Department of Technology entered into an agreement with AT&T Mobility to purchase public safety-grade wireless communications services for first responders, utilizing the CALNET contract.
The Board approved the First Amendment to the agreement, increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $22,252,968 due to higher than anticipated usage of FirstNet services by city departments.
The State of California extended the CALNET contract, which the City’s agreement relies on, by 18 months to April 21, 2027.
The Department of Technology submitted a request for approval of the Second Amendment to extend the contract term and increase the not-to-exceed amount to $29,572,719.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the approval of the Second Amendment to the agreement with AT&T.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution approving the Second Amendment, extending the term and increasing the contract amount.
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