TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 18, 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 Phone for Business Services in an amount not to exceed $327,939.39, Account 101-27000-612210, Requisition 1658070
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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 Phone for Business Services for a 3-year period. This purchase order will begin on July 1, 2026, and will expire on June 30, 2029.
AT&T Enterprises, LLC is phasing out copper-based landline service in Illinois as part of a nationwide FCC plan, with shutdowns occurring in stages through 2026 and beyond. Our 180 POTS lines across 68 sites will need replacement before the termination date of our existing POTS contract (February 28, 2027). AT&T Enterprises, LLC has notified the District that repairs can no longer be guaranteed and only "best-effort" service will be provided from now on.
The Phone for Business Services will be used as a replacement for POTS lines.
AT&T Enterprises, LLC is the sole service provider of Phone for Business Services. 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 $327,939.39.
Funds for the 2026 expenditure, in the amount of $48,690.00, are available in Account 101-27000-612210. The estimated expenditure for 2027 is $107,352.00, 2028 is $112,719.60, and 2029 is $59,177.79. Funds for 2027, 2028, and 2029 are contingent on the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for that year
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 June 18, 2026