Discussion and possible action to enter into a Thirty Six (36) month contract with AT&T Corp. for the AT&T IP Flexible Reach Calling Plan C in the amount of One Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Four and Seventy Two Cents per month ($1,664.72) plus applicable taxes and regulatory fees per month for a total amount of Fifty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Nine and Ninety Two Cents ($59,929.92) plus applicable taxes and regulatory fees over the term of the agreement pursuant to Section 271.101 and 271.102, Subchapter F, Cooperative Purchasing Program, Texas Local Government Code; DIR TEX-AN-NG- Pricing MA #201408072642UA, subject to annual budget appropriations and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Various Utilities Accounts]
Issue: Current Primary Rate Interface plan for phone services is digital and at a higher price than the new IP Flexible Reach Calling Plan. Long distance is at a higher rate with Department of Information Resources.
Solution: Securing contract with AT&T Corp IP Flexible Reach Calling Plan will provide phone service that is IP instead of digital and will be better quality. Plan cost includes long distance for majority of phone lines for the County.
Result: Webb County will have better quality service phone service with an estimate savings of $2,000 to $2,500 per month for phone service and long distance combined.