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Amending the current contract authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute contract payments with AT&T Corp. for providing the 9-1-1 Network Infrastructure, service, network equipment, and FirstNet LTE Backup Network for the South Texas Region, including Webb, Jim Hogg, Starr and Zapata Counties, in the amount of $439,729.52 over a three year period. Pricing is provided through the Texas Department of Information Resources, DIR-TELE-CTSA-002. Payments are for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027. Funding is available in the 9-1-1 Regional Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Approved by Council on September 3, 2024.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo approved Resolution 2003-R-066 requesting that the Commission on State Emergency Communications designate the City of Laredo as the administrator of the Region’s 9-1-1 Emergency Communication System. At the February 4, 2004 meeting, the Commission on State Emergency Communications designated the City of Laredo as the Administrator for the Region’s 9-1-1 System, which became effective March 1, 2004. As administrators for the South Texas Development Council (STDC), the City of Laredo oversees the four county region of Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb and Zapata.
Amending the current contract agreement with AT&T Corp. for the City of Laredo (utilizing DIR Contract DIR-TELE-CTSA-002) beginning September 1, 2024 and ending on August 31, 2027. The second and third contract year are subject to funding availability. AT&T Corp. will provide the 9-1-1 network infrastructure, service, network equipment, and FirstNet LTE Backup Network for the South Texas Region.
This contract is an annual services contract for the Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) in the South Texas Region, including Jim Hogg County Sheriff’s Office, Rio Grande City Police Department, Roma Police Department, Starr County Sheriff’s Office, Webb County Sheriff’s Office, Zapata County Sheriff’s Office, the Laredo Police Department, and the Backup Training Center located at the 9-1-1 Regional Administration building.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that this motion be approved.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
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Source of Funds: 911 Regional Fund
Account #: 258
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: Click or tap here to enter text.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Services Account Project Amount
Year 1 Network 258-5568-523-8201 $144,545.84
Year 1 Network Reliability 258-5568-523-8223 $3,552.00
Year 2 Network 258-5568-523-8201 $154,272.84
Year 2 Network Reliability 258-5568-523-8223 $3,552.00
Year 3 Network 258-5568-523-8201 $130,254.84
Year 3 Network Reliability 258-5568-523-8223 $3,552.00
TOTAL $439,729.52