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a. Authorize the Director of Information Technology or his designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, Letter of Agency, and Non-Disclosure Agreement with Bridgepointe Technologies, to serve as a broker for the County's purchase of AT&T services at discounted rates;
b. Authorize the Director of Information Technology or his designee to sign order forms and associated documents for purchase of AT&T services through Bridgepointe Technologies; and
c. Accept non-standard contract provisions as recommended by the Director of Information Technology.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Director of Information Technology or his designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, Letter of Agency, and Non-Disclosure Agreement with Bridgepointe Technologies, to serve as a broker for the County's purchase of AT&T services at discounted rates;
b. Authorize the Director of Information Technology or his designee to sign order forms and associated documents for purchase of AT&T services through Bridgepointe Technologies; and
c. Accept non-standard contract provisions as recommended by the Director of Information Technology.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Information Technology Department (ITD) has proposed that the Board approve the AT&T Master Agreement, enabling the County to purchase AT&T services at substantial discounts by working through AT&T Solution Providers, i.e., services brokers. That matter is also on this agenda. The Board's approval of separate agreements with AT&T services brokers will complete the establishment of a procurement process that will enable ITD to maintain the functionality of the County's network at the lowest available prices.
Bridgepointe Technologies is an AT&T services broker that can help County acquire AT&T services such as Internet and data circuits at discount rates. The proposed Letter of Agency authorizes Bridgepoint to perform brokerage services for the County.
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