Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR WHOLESALE VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL SERVICE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: RFP’s have been received and reviewed for the broadband wholesale VOIP service (Phone). Staff is now prepared to make a contract recommendation and award.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution No. 15-78 authorizing the City Manager to solicit proposals for goods and services related the City broadband project.
Purpose & Explanation
The City’s IS Department has received one (1) RFP Submittal for wholesale VOIP services (Phone) as related to the City broadband project. Following bid review staff is recommending the contract be awarded to Momentum Telecommunications.
As this contract service is directly related to customer base and voice service package purchases, the contract amount may begin to approach the $25,000 threshold as the customer base increases. Therefore, staff seeks City Council approval to execute the contract agreement accordingly.
Timing Considerations
Upon authorization to proceed by the City Council and contract review by the City Solicitor, City administration will award and enter into a contract with Momentum Telecommunications for VOIP services for a contact term of thirty-six (36) months.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with Momentum Telecommunications, 222 Chastain Meadows Ct., Suite 100, Kennesaw, GA 30144, for a contract term of thirty-six (36) months.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank J. Comeriato, Jr., Asst. City Manager-Operations
Bill Hilbish, IS Manager