HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02252014 - C.55RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the Chief Information
Officer, purchase orders with Medtel Services, LLC, and a third-party lease agreement with IBM Global Finance in
an amount not to exceed $721,575, for the purchase of two new telephone systems and expansion shelves, for the
period April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of $721,575 is charged back to user departments through the Department of Information Technology's
billing process. The Purchasing Division has arranged a lease purchase contract with IBM Global Finance. The total
amount financed is $682,807 at an interest rate of 2.84%. The principal and interest for the first of five annual
payments has been budgeted under Org #4280 fiscal year 2013/2014.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Information Technology is installing two new MDC telephone systems; one to be deployed at 595
Center St., Martinez, for the replacement of the old LH telephone system, and the second to be deployed at the new
Martinez Health Center clinic. Three new IXP expansion units will be used at the Pittsburg Health Center, and 651
Pine St., for the voice mail tandems.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 02/25/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 4 NOES ____
ABSENT 1 ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: David Gould,
925-313-2151
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: February 25, 2014
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc:
C. 55
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:February 25, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Authorize Purchase Orders with Medtel Services, LLC and a Third-party Lease Agreement with IBM Global Finance
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to replace these systems may result in reduced capacity, system failure and interrupted business operations.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.