SUBJECT
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Approve piggyback agreement with Forerunner Technologies, Inc. for telephone system maintenance and equipment ($350,000 estimated recurring annual expense)
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DESCRIPTION
The County’s Information Technology (“IT”) Division currently purchases and maintains digital telephone switching systems, voice messaging systems, and technical support through the utilization of a piggyback agreement with Forerunner Technologies, through the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida (“School Board”). This agreement expired on January 17, 2025, and the School Board recently issued Bid 25-0046 (Bid), resulting in a new award to Forerunner Technologies, Inc. effective January 14, 2025.
The IT Division has requested to piggyback the new School Board’s Bid to continue taking advantage of the preferred pricing due to the School Board’s volume of work.
There are no local vendors that can provide these services.
The term of the Bid, with all extensions, is through January 13, 2028.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve piggyback agreement with Forerunner Technologies, Inc. for telephone system maintenance and equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding is available within the IT Division’s operating budget.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Michael Guerrero
Sr. Procurement Analyst
863/534-6716
michaelguerrero@polk-county.net <mailto:michaelguerrero@polk-county.net>