San Bernardino header
File #: 10817   
Type: Consent Status: Passed
File created: 8/30/2024 Department: Human Services Administration
On agenda: 9/10/2024 Final action: 9/10/2024
Subject: Agreement with Vonage for Voice Over Internet Protocol Telecommunication Service
Attachments: 1. COV -HS-9-10-24-Vonage, 2. CON-HS-9-10-24-Vonage, 3. Item #30 Executed BAI, 4. 24-823 Executed Contract
REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION

September 10, 2024

FROM
CHERYL ADAMS, Deputy Executive Officer, Human Services

SUBJECT
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Agreement with Vonage for Voice Over Internet Protocol Telecommunication Service
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve Business Communications Global Terms of Service Agreement with Vonage, including non-standard terms, for purchase of Voice over Internet Protocol telecommunication service utilized by San Bernardino County Human Services teleworking employees, in an amount not to exceed $535,000, for the period of September 27, 2024, through September 26, 2025 or until terminated by either party, whichever is later.
2. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue Purchase Orders to Vonage to purchase Voice over Internet Protocol telecommunication service utilized by San Bernardino County Human Services teleworking employees, in an amount not to exceed $535,000, for the period of September 27, 2024, through September 26, 2025.
(Presenter: Cheryl Adams, Deputy Executive Officer, 388-0238)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not require additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The amount not to exceed $535,000 to purchase Vonage's Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telecommunication service will be funded with multiple Human Services (HS) Administrative Allocations, which consist of 79% ($422,650) Federal and State sources and 21% ($112,350) Local Share, which includes 1991 and 2011 Realignment funds. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the HS Administrative Claim 2024-25 budget and will be included in the 2025-26 recommended budget.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Vonage provides a VoIP communication platform for consumers and businesses to connect and communicate on any device through...

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