File #: 25-0036    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Referred
File created: 1/24/2025 In control: Administration, Operations and Budget Committee
On agenda: 1/28/2025 Final action:
Title: 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.

Item Description:

title

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.

end

 

Resolution:

body

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.

end

 

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.

 

recommendation

Recommendation from County Administrator: Choose an item.