Submitted By
Alvin Nepomuceno, Information Technology Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Cellular Phone Services from Verizon Wireless through the State of Illinois Master Contract in an Amount not to Exceed $100,000.00 Annually for Fiscal Years 2019 through 2021 and Waiving the Village's Bid Process for Said Purchase
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Overview
Overview
Mobile communication is utilized by all operating departments for emergency communication and daily operations. The Village participates in the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Program for materials, equipment and services commonly used by municipalities such as cell phone, smartphone and mobile data. Participation in the Joint Purchasing Program results in volume discounts on equipment and services which the Village could not achieve on its own as a single purchaser.
Body
Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The Verizon service for 2019 is anticipated to not exceed $100,000.00 and is covered under the following 2019 budgeted accounts:
? Information Technology account #1001-41040-101-540690 (FY2019 budget provides a total of $90,000.00),
? Water Sewer account 5040.43730.101.540690 (FY2019 budget provides a total of $2,256.00),
? Water Supply account 5040.43730.776.540690 (FY2019 budget provides a total of $3,384.00),
? Water Distribution account 5040.43730.777.540690 (FY2019 budget provides a total of $2940.00).
? Heath Grants account 2114.44560.101.540690.0000.002019 (FY budget provides a total of $1,400.00)
Background
Verizon provides reliable coverage in our region and nationally. Verizon is used by WestCom dispatch and its community members, e.g. River Forest, Elmwood Park, Park Ridge and Oak Park. Village staff and public safety vehicles have been using Verizon services successfully in their operations since 2007.
Using a single provider standardizes equipment and services that enhance the Village's unified co...
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