Label
UCaaS RFP Prep/ Selection Consulting
Department of Information Technology
Anne Bennett (x1493)
Revised
Title
Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the The BAZ Group to assist with phase 2 of the telephony optimization and modernization project; authorizing the expenditure of $108,000 from the Information and Communications Technology Fund; waiving the competitive bidding requirements of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The City of Toledo needs to optimize and modernize its telecommunications systems and services to meet the following goals:
* Reduce current expenses.
* Implement future cost avoidance strategies.
* Reduce risk associated with unsupported telecommunication systems.
* Increase reliability with dynamic call center routing capabilities.
Phase 1 focused on carrier services optimization where phase 2 provides assistance with the selection of replacement telecommunications systems. Specific tasks include:
* Development of UCaaS requirements.
* Outline system support requirements.
* Review RFP prior to the solicitation of bids.
* Assist with response analysis and selection.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into an agreement with The BAZ Group for phase 2 of the city's telephony optimization and modernization project, upon terms and conditions acceptable to the Director of Information Technology and the Director of Law.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $108,000 is authorized from the Information and Communications Technology Fund Account Code 7084-17500-1144004ICTADM for the purposes identified in Section 1.
SECTION 3. That this Council finds and determines it is in the best interest of the city to waive the competitive bid requirements of TMC Chapter 187 for the reason that The BAZ Group has already performed a high-level telecommunications aud...
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