STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Core
AGENDA DATE: August 27, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Department of Information and Technology Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a five-year cooperative purchasing agreement for a Mass Emergency Notification System for the Office of Emergency Management and Crisis Response with AT&T Enterprises, LLC through the Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $984,786.00 - Financing: CSEC Prop 8 Next Generation 9-1-1 Service Fund
Body
BACKGROUND
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide a Mass Emergency Notification System for the Office of Emergency Management and Crisis Response. The purchase will include Emergency Text, Voice Calling, Email and Application Notification messaging bundle, and will provide the abilities for Agency Collaboration, Emergency Response and Emergency notifications and messaging for internal and external City of Dallas customers.
The Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative 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 the local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Fund
FY 2025
FY 2026
Future Years
CSEC Prop 8 Next Generation 9-1-1 Service Fund
$984,786.00
$0.00
$0.00
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
Prime
Status
Workforce %
AT&T Enterprises, LLC.
Local
100.00%
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
* Cooperative purchasing agreements enable the City to associate with State agencies, other local governments, or local cooperative organizations comprised of...
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