Title
Telecommunication Fees Agreement - Contract Renewal Approval
History
In 2008, the Village entered into a one year agreement with Call One to provide telecommunications services to the Village in the form of local calling service, long distance calling service, POTS lines, low baud circuits, digital voice circuits (ISDN-PRI), and Point to Point (T1) circuits. The one year agreement will expire in November, 2009.
The recommendation was based on Call One being awarded the telecommunications contract by the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative. The Suburban Purchasing Cooperative has again awarded the 2009 Telecommunications contract to Call One.
The renewal contract for the Village of Orland Park from Call One will provide for lower local and long distance calling rates and lower rates for POTS lines resulting in additional monthly savings of approximately $900 based on a three year contract.
Over the past year the service and monthly billing from Call One has been excellent and the village has realized approximately $72,000 dollars in savings over the previous carrier. Also, staff has been able to identify and eliminate under-utilized circuits and POTS lines resulting in additional savings of $1,211 per month.
On September 14, 2009, this item was reviewed and approved by the Finance Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
Renewal of the agreement with Call One will result in an additional $900 savings per month, or $32,400 for a three year contract term.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve a three year contract with Call One for telecommunication services and authorize the Village Manager to execute the agreement.