Resolution approving a purchase of a Telephone System Maintenance Advantage Plan (MAP), pursuant to GSA contract number GS-35F-552AA Schedule 70, having an initial 12 month term and options to renew under the GSA contract for two additional 12 month terms, at the same pricing as the initial term, with Continuant Inc., 5050 20th Street East, Fife, WA 98424.  The monthly rate for the MAP is $2,352.98 for an annual cost of $28,235.76.  The initial 12 month term begins on March 1, 2019 and extends through February 28, 2020.  GSA contract GS-35F-552AA provides for termination for convenience.  The Continuant MAP includes event management, hardware replacement, incident management, change management, technical service desk, and service level management in support of the City’s four private branch exchange (PBX) telephone systems.  Staff requests the City Manager be authorized to approve payment for the two optional terms; subject to budgetary approvals.  Funds available in the Information Technology Fund.

Recommendation:  Chief Financial Officer recommends adoption of the Resolution.