Title: P3 Approve the RFP 07C-003D for Wireless Communication Services

Recommendation:

I recommend that the contract be awarded to Sprint/Nextel.

Description:

P3    Approve the RFP 07C-003D for Wireless

        Communication Services

·       Services to be provided include cell phone, PDA devices, Push to Talk, GPS Tracking and other related communication hardware and services

·       The Evaluation Committee, consisting of District staff, convened and reviewed all responsive proposals.    Additional technical E-Rate support was provided by an outside consultant to ensure compliance

·        The selected vendor has agreed to utilize a certified minority vendor for local support

·        The committee recommends award to Sprint/Nextel for the term contract March 21, 2007 through June 30, 2010 with the option to renew for 2 additional 1 year periods

Financial Impact:
The financial impact to the General Fund budget is estimated not to exceed $150,000 for equipment during the term of this award plus $725,000 for service annually.  The sources of funds are from Various Departments budgets.  E-Rate funds will reduce the overall costs of this contract.

For Additional Information, contact:

Joseph Moore (moorej@palmbeach.k12.fl.us)

Linda Mainord 

Attachments (list):
Tabulation for RFP 07C-003D Wireless Comm.pdf
Addendum 1 for RFP 07C-003D.pdf
RFP 07C-003D.pdf
Mailing List RFP 07C-003D.pdf
document2007-01-19-140046.pdf
Q&AP3.doc