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A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Cellular Services from Verizon Wireless through the State of Illinois Master Contract in an Amount Not to Exceed $125,000.00 Annually for Fiscal Year 2026 and Waiving the Village's Bid Process
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Introduction
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This is an annual agenda item to approve cellular communication service on smartphone, tablet, in-car computer, and water service devices through a State of Illinois Master Contract #CMS793372P.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action(s):
* The Board adopted the Cellular Phone Services from Verizon Wireless for 2023 through 2025 on February 21, 2023.
* The Board adopted the Cellular Phone Services from Verizon Wireless for 2021 through 2023 on February 16, 2021.
* The Board adopted the Cellular Phone Services from Verizon Wireless for 2019 through 2021 on March 18, 2019.
* The Board adopted the Cellular Phone Services from Verizon Wireless for 2017 through 2019 on December 5, 2016.
Background
Verizon provides reliable coverage in our region and nationally. Verizon has been used by WestCom dispatch, Village staff, and public safety vehicles since 2007.
Using a single provider standardizes equipment and services that enhance the Village's unified communications and ease the management of mobile services used in the field. When operationally practical and cost-effective, staff have the option to utilize their personal service and are provided a stipend.
Currently, the Village has 236 Verizon wireless devices including flip phones, data SIM, MiFi, and smart devices to support core service priorities, such as, Water Services, Parking Services, Building Permit, Code Enforcement, Administration, Fire and Police. For 2026, there are approximately 30 vacancies in the workforce that will need wireless devices.
Timing Considerations
The current adopted Resolution ends on December 31, 2025.
Budget Impact
The...
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