TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 16, 2024
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order to AT&T Mobility National Accounts LLC, to Furnish and Deliver FirstNet Mobile Data & Cellular Communications in an amount not to exceed $1,384,526.27, Accounts 101-27000-612210, 623850, Requisition 1616880
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to furnish and deliver FirstNet Mobile Data & Cellular Communications for a three-year period. This purchase order will continue the services retroactively to April 1, 2024 and will expire on March 31, 2027. This agreement allows an option to extend an additional two years and is contingent on Board approval.
Under the terms of the agreement, AT&T Mobility National Accounts LLC is providing services and pricing under the Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA-NASPO). The NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Organization provides the highest standard of excellence in public cooperative contracting. By leveraging the leadership and expertise of all states with the purchasing power of their public entities, NASPO ValuePoint delivers best value, reliable, competitively sourced contracts.
AT&T Corp. is the sole service provider of FirstNet Mobile Data & Cellular Communications, with AT&T Mobility National Accounts LLC service to all District facilities. FirstNet, built with AT&T is the only network built with and for first responders and those who support them. This is why the First Responder Network Authority and network partner, AT&T, have launched a 10-year investment initiative that will keep first responder communications at the forefront of innovation. These include 5G upgrades, coverage enhancements and mission-critical services. Inasmuch as AT&T Corp. is the only source of supply for the services required, nothing would be gained by advertising for bids (Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act).
AT&T Mobility National Accounts LLC 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 Mobility National Accounts LLC. in an amount not to exceed $1,384,526.27.
Funds for the 2024 expenditure, in the amount of $376,062.15 are available in Accounts 101-27000-612210, 623850. The estimated expenditure for 2025 is $439,806.94, 2026 is $439,806.94 and 2027 is $128,850.24. Funds for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 expenditure are contingent on the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for those years.
Requested, Sean T. Kelly, Director of Information Technology, SK:rp
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Marcelino Garcia, 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 May 16, 2024