Title
Amendment to Agreements for Cellular Phone Services (NB)
Staff recommends extending the term of the contracts for cellular phone services and associated equipment with Alltel Communications and Sprint.
Explanation
Two year contracts for cellular phone services with Alltel Communications and Sprint were approved by the City Commission on January 9, 2006. The contracts are valid through January 8, 2008 and provide for a two-year extension of the contract upon mutual agreement of the parties and negotiation of the contract prices. Alltel Communications and Sprint are extending the same contract prices for the extension period. Both cellular phone providers have been responsive to the Utility's needs, providing good service and keeping administrative staff appraised of technology changes in equipment and services.
Cellular phones are used by operational, engineering and support staff to communicate with utility customers, contractors and the public as well as internal staff when working outside of an office environment. The total cost for these services to the Utility is approximately $150,000.
Recommendations
The City Commission authorize the General Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute two year amendments to extend the term of the agreements for cellular phone services and equipment with Alltel Communications and Sprint, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, in an amount not exceeding budgeted funds for these services.
Fiscal Note
Funds for these services have been included in the FY 2008 budget and will be requested in future fiscal years, subject to final appropriation of funds for each year of the contract.
Drafter
Prepared by Stephen J. Stagliano, Administrative Services Director
Submitted by Karen S. Johnson, General Manager