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REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: 2010-12-20
SUBMITTED BY: Larry Gordon, Director of Supply Services, 2214
PREPARED BY: Larry Gordon, Director of Supply Services, 2214
WARD(S) INVOLVED: N/A
DATE OF REPORT: 2010-12-14
REPORT NO.: FCS-10-011
SUBJECT: Province of Ontario Vendor of Record Agreement 1021 -
Wireless Cellular /Paging Services and Devices
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City of Kitchener piggyback on the Provincial Vendor of Record Agreement for
Wireless Cellular/Paging Service and Devices VOR 1021 with Bell Mobility Inc., Mississauga,
Ontario at an estimated annual cost of $246,000. per year, for athree-year period, and further
that the Director of Supply Services be authorized to execute an agreement satisfactory to the
City Solicitor.
BACKGROUND:
The Province has completed a Vendor of Record process that can be accessed by the
Province of Ontario Services and the Broader Public Service.
REPORT:
The Standing Agreement will reduce the cost of cellular voice and data services to the City of
Kitchener by approximately $18,000. per year.
The agreement will allow for the pooling of data, as well as the pooling of voice minutes, which
will provide additional savings by eliminating the additional charges for users on the 4 meg data
plan who exceed 4 megs per month. The one-time activation fee of $35., 911 service and the
monthly system access fee have also been eliminated.
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KITCHENER ftr~anre and ~Orpor~te Services Deparrme~t wwavkitchenercn
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Theme: Financial Management
Strategic Direction: Ensure responsible use of public funds within a supportive policy
framework.
The City of Kitchener's purchasing policies and practices ensure openness, fairness and
transparency in the procurement of goods and services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funding will be provided from various City operating accounts and Internal Orders.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Not Applicable
Dan Chapman, Deputy CAO & City Treasurer, Finance and Corporate
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Services