TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 21, 2020
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to increase purchase order to AT&T Corporation, to Furnish and Deliver two new PRI Telecommunication lines in an amount of $22,089.12, from an amount of $28,972.80 to an amount not to exceed $51,061.92, Account 101-27000-612210, Purchase Order 3107871 (Deferred from the May 7, 2020 Board Meeting)
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Dear Sir:
On December 5, 2019, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to issue a purchase order to AT&T Corporation, to furnish and deliver two new PRI Telecommunication lines, in an amount not to exceed $28,972.80. The contract expires on March 15, 2023.
This contract has no prior change orders.
The change order is necessary to cover the rate increase for the two PRI telecommunications lines.
This change order is in compliance with the Illinois Criminal Code since the change is due to circumstances not reasonably foreseeable at the time the contract was signed and is in the best interest of the District.
It is hereby recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Director of Procurement and Materials Management to execute a change order to increase the purchase order in an amount of $22,089.12 (76.2% of the current contract value), from an amount of $28,972.80, to an amount not to exceed $51,061.92.
Funds for the 2020 expenditure in are available in Account 101-27000-612210. Funds for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 expenditures are contingent on the Board of Commissioners approval of the budget for those years.
Requested, John H. Sudduth, Director of Information Technology, JS:SK:BTS
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 May 21, 2020