TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 16, 2026
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with AT&T Enterprises, LLC, for Telemetry Services in an amount not to exceed $372,448.22, Account 101-27000-612210, Requisition 1655902
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with AT&T Enterprises, LLC, for telemetry services for ninety (90) days. This purchase order will begin on March 25, 2026, and will expire on June 30, 2026.
During this time, the District intends to complete the final implementation and testing required to finish the migration to new fiber-optic technology that replaces the antiquated telemetry lines and equipment. 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 Enterprises, LLC, 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 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 Enterprises, 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 a purchase order and enter into an agreement with AT&T Enterprises, LLC in an amount not to exceed $372,448.22.
Funds are available in account 101-27000-612210 contingent upon approval of a funds transfer also presented at this April 16, 2026 Board meeting.
Requested, Sean T. Kelly, Director of Information Technology, STK:JR:jr
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Precious Brady-Davis, Chairperson Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for April 16, 2026