Item Description:
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Amd 1 to Agmt PR00004417 with Qwest Corporation for enterprise internet and telecom services, ext end date to 02/28/26, incr NTE by $1,353,500.
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 1 to Agreement PR00004417 with Qwest Corporation for enterprise internet and telecom services, extending the contract period through February 28, 2026, and increasing the contract amount by $1,353,500 to a new not-to-exceed total of $5,299,000 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Amendment on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Qwest provides reliable internet and telecom services across the enterprise ranging from long distance, wired lines to critical safety lines in county buildings. As a leader in the telecommunications business, the county has had a long-standing relationship with Qwest. This is a critical extension of Hennepin County’s communication blueprint; it is crucial for Hennepin County to have reliable internet and voice services across county services.
Qwest offerings purchased by Hennepin County include:
• Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
• Centrex (Wired Telephone Lines)
• Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
• Life Safety Lines (Elevator Lines)
• Business Phone Lines (Copper Lines)
• Secure Fax Machine Lines
• Library Phone Lines
• Cable Connections
Agreement PR00004417 was approved previously by the Hennepin County Board through Resolution 22-0191. This technology request has been reviewed and approved by the Hennepin County CIO.
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