HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of Black Box Network Services RESOLUTION NO. 18-135
RESOLUTION WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF BLACK BOX NETWORK SERVICES 45-MONTH
COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE PLAN
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Black Box Network Services is the Citys integrated voice applications vendor;
the City contracts with Black Box Network Services on an annual basis for Unify hardware and
software voice maintenance services; and,
WHEREAS, Black Box Network Services is the sole provider of maintenance for Unify
voice applications in Iowa; and,
WHEREAS, included in this maintenance is 24-hour on site hardware support, software
support, remote system monitoring, software upgrades, and phone system changes for the voice,
voice messaging, automatic call distribution, and automated attendant applications throughout the
year; and,
WHEREAS, by entering into a 45-month agreement, the City will save $9,249.24 the first
21 months ($440.44/month) and at least$20,252.05 over the full 45-month agreement term; and,
WHEREAS, City Council approval is required because the contract options cover more than
one year; and,
WHEREAS, the approved FY 2017/2018 budget includes $33,385 for Black Box Network
Services hardware and software voice maintenance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiver of formal bidding requirements and authorization to enter into a 45-month hardware and
software voice maintenance agreement with Black Box Network Services at an estimated cost of
$196,689.72.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of March, 2018.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27t' day of March, 2018.