TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 2023
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with AT&T Corp., for Telemetry Services, in an amount not to exceed $1,632,000.00, Account 101-27000-612210, Requisition 1592969
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with AT&T Corp., for point to point telemetry services for one (1) year. This purchase order will begin on January 21, 2023 and will expire on January 20, 2024.
During this time, the District intends to continue upgrading to a modern technology to replace the antiquated lines and equipment that are utilized today. Without this agreement with AT&T, the District will be required to pay adjustable tariff rates for this service which is not economically advantageous for the District.
AT&T Corp., the sole service provider of telemetry services that has the existing infrastructure in place to all District facilities has submitted prices for the services required. 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 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 a purchase order and enter into an agreement with AT&T Corp. in an amount not to exceed $1,632,000.00
Funds are available in Account 101-27000-612210.
Requested, Sean T. Kelly, Acting Director of Information Technology
Requested, John Murray, Director of Maintenance and Operations
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 February 2, 2023