HomeMy WebLinkAboutA. LIBRARY INTERNET SERVICES City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT: Page
12/11/2002 NUMBER Approval of payment for calendar year 2003 Internet 1 Of 1
Service to I. P. Communications for the Library
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval is recommended for award of bid for Library Intemet access to I. P. Communications at
the rate of $730 per month for calendar year 2003 (total cost of $8,760). This is a one year contract with
the provision that the City may renew the contract for four additional one-year terms. All terms and
conditions shall apply to the extended periods. Funding is available in the General Fund, account 001-
1403-551.61.03 (Communications).
BACKGROUND:
Monthly Quote Annual Total
I. P. Communications Dallas, TX $ 730/month $ 8,760
EONet Beaumont $ 900/month $10,800
Southwestern Bell Telephone Beaumont $1,000/month $12,000
Our current service is with I. P. Communications and we have been very satisfied. The $730
monthly quote is $20 per month less than last year. Service is for a T-1 line with Interact service and
staff e-mail accounts.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are budgeted in 001-1403-551.61-03 (Communications) to cover award of this bid.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None.
SUMMARY:
It is recommended that the bid for Port Arthur Public Library T-1 and Intemet service for calendar
year 2003 be awarded to I. P. Communications in the amount of $8,760 with funds available in Account
Number 00t .1403-551.61-03 (Communications).
RECOMMEND APPROVAL: .~ER'~FIED FOR AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
RayC~, I./orary Director JRebecca Unaemi , i-inance ire or
PREPARED ~Y .~ - DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL PROCESSED
SECRETARY
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CITY MANAG [ ] OTHER (DESCRIBE)
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