Title
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AT&T CORPORATION FOR AT&T SWITCHED ETHERNET (ASE) SERVICES
Body
To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District
I. Recommendation
It is recommended that an order be entered authorizing the General Superintendent and CEO or his designee to enter into agreement with AT&T Corporation to provide telecommunications services to the Chicago Park District. The terms, conditions, and rates negotiated by the State of Illinois Master Contract #CMC131864A with AT&T Corporation for Statewide Telecom Network Voice & Data Services will be extended to the Chicago Park District.
II. Award Information
Company: AT&T Corporation
One AT&T Way
Bedminster, NJ 07921-0752
Contract Type: Term Agreement
Contract Term: Three (3) year initial term
Contract Amount: Not-to-exceed $795,000 for the initial contract term
Scope of Services: AT&T Switched Ethernet (ASE) Internet Service
Affirmative
Action Goals: Exempt per Chapter 11, Section D.1.b.(2)(a) of the Chicago Park District Code
Authorization: Authorize the General Counsel to include other relevant terms and conditions in the written Agreement. Authorize the General Superintendent to execute the Agreement and the Secretary to attest as to the signing of the Agreement and keep an original copy of the Agreement on file.
III. Budget and Financial Information
Budget Classification: IT Operating & Capital
Fiscal Year: 2020-2022
Source of Funds: 001.8230.8230.623015.00001.01.01.0001
IV. Procurement Information
Pursuant to the Chicago Park District Code, Chapter 11, Section D.1.b.(2)(a), competitive bidding is exempt "for the purchase of electricity, water, gas, telecommunications service, or other public utility;"
Pursuant to the Chicago Park District Code, Chapter 11, Section D.7.(a)(i), "when it is in the best interest of the Park District, the Director of Purchasing may use Cooperative Purchasing to join in another governmental entity's contr...
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