TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 21, 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 $1,621,261.98, Account 101-27000-612210, Requisition 1610754
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with AT&T Corp., for telemetry services for six (6) months. This purchase order will begin on January 1, 2024, and will expire on June 30, 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 $1,621,261.98
Funds are being requested in 2024, in Account 101-27000-612210, and are contingent on the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for that year.
Requested, Sean T. Kelly, Director of Information Technology, SK:RP:tm
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 December 21, 2023