STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Workforce, Education & Equity
AGENDA DATE: November 13, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Information and Technology Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a four-year service price agreement for FirstNet services to provide public safety wireless devices and mobile services for the Department of Information & Technology Services with AT&T Enterprises, LLC through the Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement - Estimated amount of $23,934,014.39 - Financing: Data Services Fund ($4,932,673.63), 9-1-1 System Operations Fund ($1,026,253.92), General Fund ($14,694,265.77), Dallas Water Utilities Fund ($1,825,691.36) and Sanitation Operation Fund ($1,455,129.71)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service price 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 agreement will allow the Department of Information & Technology Services (ITS) continuous use of a communications platform dedicated specifically to first responders and public safety. FirstNet service is a highly secure communication network that provides preemptive and priority public safety wireless devices and mobile services. FirstNet service is utilized in all cellular devices, smart tablets, and mobile data computers used by the Fire-Rescue Department, Emergency Medical Services, and the Police Department. FirstNet Service will provide significantly increased network performance while reducing the annual cost of enterprise commercial wireless services.
It was learned when the City began the pro...
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