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Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Call One of Chicago, Illinois, for the emergency procurement of network communication solutions for Lake County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) in the amount of $32,000.
Staff Summary
* The current Virtual Private Land Service (VPLS) managed T-1 circuits are provided by Call One and will be replaced by the microwave system that is currently under construction.
* The VPLS circuits transport vital computer aided dispatch data throughout the County to the public safety answering points, then transmit to police, fire and rescue personnel.
* The microwave system was approved by the County Board in April 2014 and was scheduled to be completed eight months ago; however, due to inclement weather, the construction portion of the project was delayed.
* An emergency four month contract to avoid disruption in services was approved by the County Board at its August 11, 2015 meeting.
* Due to additional delays, the Lake County ETSB has requested an additional two month contract to maintain services.
* Pursuant to the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, emergency procurements are made when a threat exists to public health, welfare, or safety, or to prevent or minimize serious disruption of government services.
* Pursuant to Article 6, Section 103, the Lake County ETSB submitted a written determination of the basis for the emergency and the certification that the selection of the vendor is appropriate.
* This contract authorizes the purchase of network communication solutions for Lake County ETSB with Call One of Chicago, Illinois, for a two month period in the amount of $32,000.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 6-103 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, emergency procurement of network communication solutions for Lake County ETSB; and
WHEREAS, the microwave system was approved by the County Board in April 2014 and was scheduled to be completed eight months ago, however; ...
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