Title
Contract with Qwest Corp. dba CenturyLink for Analog Private Line Services (Ordinance S-44022)
Description
Request the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a five-year contract with Qwest Corporation, doing business as CenturyLink QC (CenturyLink), for analog private line services in an amount not to exceed $6 million over five years. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The City uses analog private line services for low speed data communications and controlled voice circuits to support process control networks for several critical systems, such as traffic signals, water lift stations, alarm services, and the telephone system. Private line services have been used by the City for many years and are essential to the continued operations of these critical systems. The City previously purchased these services through the State of Arizona's telecommunications contract for these and other telecommunications needs. However, legacy systems such as these were not included in the most recent State of Arizona contract, compelling the City to negotiate with CenturyLink to continue to purchase these services at a cost less than the tariff rate.
Procurement Information
The City originally procured these services under a State of Arizona cooperative contract. The new State of Arizona contract with CenturyLink does not include these services. A sole source determination was approved to enter into a contract for these services, as CenturyLink is the only company in the Phoenix area that can provide these lines for the types of applications the City uses. The City negotiated with CenturyLink for a price significantly less than the tariff rate.
Contract Term
The contract is for five years, beginning on or about Nov. 1, 2017, and ending on or about Oct. 31, 2022.
Financial Impact
The estimated annual expenditure is $1.2 million, for a total five-year cost not to exceed $6 million.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Information Technology Services Department.