Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/18/2018
Item Status: New
From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director; Brian Peacock, CIS Director
Submitted by: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Internet and Telecommunications Services for the Baldwin County Commission
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the attached Request for Proposals (RFP) for Internet and Telecommunications Services and authorize the Purchasing Director to advertise the RFP.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: The CIS Department is requesting that the Commission approve the attached solicitation for professional services for internet and telecommunications services. The services associated with this RFP are currently being provided by multiple vendors. The agreements for a portion of these services have expired and are currently being provided on a month to month basis. By combining these services into an RFP and awarding to one Provider it is our hope that a cost savings will be seen.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: 09/18/2018
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Wanda Gautney/Purchasing Director
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Mail RFP
Additional instructions/notes: N/A