Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Public Health Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250011
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): T-Mobile USA, Inc.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with T-Mobile USA, Inc. for telecommunications services, equipment and related items for Public Health Services for the period of June 25, 2026 - June 24, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options (250011), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
Telecommunications services are a critical operational requirement for HCPH facilities, clinics, mobile units, and administrative offices. These services support daily communications, access to electronic health records, business applications, security systems, remote operations, and coordination of public health services.
Acceptance of this contract will provide HCPH with a telecommunications procurement vehicle that meets applicable federal procurement standards, allowing eligible telecommunications expenses to be charged to federal and state grant funding sources when permitted by the grant. This will improve fiscal stewardship by maximizing the use of available grant funds and reducing reliance on County General Fund resources for expenses that are otherwise grant-eligible.
In addition to the financial benefits, the contract will ensure cont...
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