TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 2019
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order to AT&T Corp., to provide two new PRI Telecommunication lines, in an amount not to exceed $28,972.80, Account 101-27000-612210, Requisition 1534253
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to AT&T Corp. for two new PRI Telecommunication lines for a 3-year term. The minimum of 3 years is required in order to get the reduced cost rate for traditional PRI services.
AT&T Corp. is the current service provider for the District’s analog/PRI services to all District facilities. PRI communication services are usage based and require local/long distance services. Inasmuch as AT&T Corp. is the current provider for local and long-distance services, nothing would be gained by advertising for bids (Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act).
AT&T Corp. is registered and in good standing with the State of Illinois.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement is not applicable due to the specialized nature of the services required.
In view of the foregoing it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue said purchase order to AT&T Corp. in an amount not to exceed $28,972.80.
Funds for the 2020 expenditure in the amount of $9,657.60, 2021 expenditure of $9,657.60, and 2022 expenditure of $9,657.60 are being requested in Account 101-27000-612210 and are contingent upon the Board of Commissioners approval of the District’s budget for those years.
Requested, John Sudduth, Director of Information Technology, JS:SK:tm
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for December 5, 2019