Label
Telecommunications Audit (Phase 2)
Department of Information Technology
Anne Bennett (1493)
Title
Authorizing the expenditure of up to $167,900 for the provision of performing a telecommunications audit; authorizing the Mayor to enter into contract for said purpose; waiving the competitive bidding requirements of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency.
Body
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The City of Toledo needs to optimize and modernize our telecommunications systems and services to meet the following business goals:
* Further reduce expenses by leveraging the knowledge gained in an earlier expense reduction project that has saved the City $88,000
* Implement future cost avoidance strategies related to legacy telecommunications equipment & services with an emphasis on PRI & Centrex services that will no longer be discounted under the Ohio Department of Administrative Services agreement.
* Reduce security risk associated with retired equipment that is no longer supported by the manufacturer; therefore, no longer receiving security updates
* Reduced Risk for the Engage Contact Center by enhancing number re-routing capabilities to facilitate business continuity
To accomplish these goals a three-part project will be initiated:
* Part One - Requirements Gathering, Identification and Disconnection of Unneeded Telco Services
* Part Two - Selection of New Telecom Supplier / Platform & Plan the transition
* Part Three - Transition to the new Telecom Platform
This ordinance will waive competitive bidding to leverage knowledge of the existing vendor, BAZ Group, a local, women owned business.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into agreements for the performance of a telecommunications audit upon terms and conditions acceptable to the Director Information Technology and the Director of Law.
SECTION 2. That an expenditure in the amount of up...
Click here for full text