9STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Core
AGENDA DATE: August 13, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Department of Information and Technology Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a two-year cooperative purchasing agreement for the continued use of commercial wireless communication services and associated equipment for city employees for the Department of Information and Technology Services with Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless through the Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement - Estimated amount of $6,388,340.88 - Financing: Data Services Fund
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a cooperative purchasing agreement is to establish firm pricing for goods and services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide for ongoing commercial wireless communication services and equipment. The agreement allows for wireless cell phone use which increases mobility and collaboration between departments. Additionally, this agreement allows for the purchase of mobility services that can be used in smart devices, such as cradle point, or mobile tablets. This enterprise agreement is utilized by departments that make use of remote connectivity.
Wireless technology includes voice, data, and internet services which are used in various forms of communication and connectivity. Utilizing Verizon’s commercial wireless technology provides the ability for staff to access information, research, and respond instantly while not locally connected.
The Texas Department of Information Resources agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code which authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On March 25,2020, the City Council authorized a three-year service contract. for commercial wireless communication services and equipment with Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless by Resolution No. 20-4474.
On November 8, 2023, the City Council authorized a two-year service contract for commercial wireless communication services and equipment with Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless by Resolution No. 23-1590.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
Data Services Fund |
$3,194,170.44 |
$3,194,170.44 |
$0.00 |
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
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Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless |
Non-local |
0.00% |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Cooperative Purchasing Agreement |
• Cooperative purchasing agreements enable the City to associate with State agencies, other local governments, or local cooperative organizations comprised of other state and local governments, to leverage market buying power and enable the City to purchase goods or services at lower prices |
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• The cooperative purchasing agreement is an alternative method of meeting the requirements for competitive bidding or competitive sealed proposals, not an exception from that requirement |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless
One Verizon Way
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Clifton Miller Jr., Senior Director and Contract Management