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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Date:
2/21/02
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RECOMMENDATION TO RENEW THE BID AWARD FOR
LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE SERVICE
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
I recommend that Ionex Telecommunications, Inc. of Beaumont, Texas be awarded a renewal of their
bid for Long Distance Telephone Service for the City of Port Arthur operations for one (1) year,
renewable for four (4) additional, one (1) year terms. ~
BACKGROUND:
On December 19, 2000 the City Council awarded the bid for long distance telephone service to Ionex
Telecommunications, Inc. Beaumont, Texas at a rate of $0.055 per minute. This bid was deemed the
lowest and best bid of the five (5) bids received. The term of the bid price was one (1) year,
renewable for five (5) additional one (1) year terms. This is the first on the five (5) renewals.
The City will have four (4) years remaining with this bid. Staff has been satisfied with the service
received and is seeking Council approval of this renewal.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
The City spent $ 4,874.91 on long distance service with Ionex the first year of the contract. We
expect to spend the same amount this year. Funds for telephone service are budgeted in various
departments' budgets under account code 61-03.
STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
I recommend that Ionex Telecommunications, Inc. of Beaumont, Texas be awarded a renewal of their
bid for Long Distance Telephone Service for the City of Port Arthur operations for one (1) year,
renewable for four (4) additional, one (1) year terms.
Leslie E. McMahen, PE
Director of Public Works
Director of Finance
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( ) Other (Describe)
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