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City of Lawrence |
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Finance Department |
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MEMORANDUM |
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DATE: |
August 30, 2005 |
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TO: |
Mike Wildgen |
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City Manager |
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FROM: |
Alan D. Landis |
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Purchasing Specialist |
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On August 3rd, a request for bid for a Siemens Hipath telephone system for the new Fire and Medical station #5 at 19th and Stewart Ave was made available to interested vendors including placement on the Demandstar website. Four bids were received on August 23rd from two area vendors for the telecommunication equipment and installation of 38 telephones and voicemail. The bid summaries are as follows:
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VENDOR |
HIPATH MODEL |
BID AMOUNT |
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Kansas Communications |
3800 |
$30,819.00 |
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Kansas Communications |
3750 |
$31,564.00 |
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Dynamic Computer Solutions |
3750 |
$32,322.00 |
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Dynamic Computer Solutions |
3800 |
$32,459.00 |
The Siemens Hipath 3800 is a newer model than the 3750 offering increased expandability and improved design features. This is a hybrid system in the sense that it will support both traditional telephone trunks as well as the newer voice over IP (VoIP) technology. The 3800 model will support Fire and Medical’s immediate and long-term needs with its capability for expansion and voice over IP (VoIP) support.
Recommendation Action:
Information Systems therefore recommends accepting the low bid of $30,819 from Kansas Communications for the Siemens Hipath 3800 system. Paid from bond proceeds for the capital projects fund.
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Dave Corliss |
Ron Hall |
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Frank Reeb |
Jim McSwain |
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Bobbie Walthall |
Elizabeth Smyth |
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Diane Trybom |
Mark Bradford |
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