DEPARTMENT
Information Technology
REQUESTED ACTION
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Request approval to utilize cooperative purchasing - Information Technology, City of Jacksonville, ITQ 16332-25, Consulting Services for Telecom Billing, Error Detection and Correction Management with SK2 Consulting, Inc., (Winter Park, FL) to conduct an audit to review, analyze, and reduce telecommunications expenses, contracts, and usage to ensure cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness. Compensation in the amount of 38% of the identified telecommunications cost savings, based on Fulton County's total annual telecom expenses baseline of $4,200,625.56 (AT&T - $3,374,220.24; Comcast - $826,405.32). Effective upon execution of contract for twelve months.
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing code section 102-462. Request for approval to utilize cooperative purchasing of more than $100,000.00 shall be forwarded to the BOC for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM
Open and Responsible Government
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
District 1 ?
District 2 ?
District 3 ?
District 4 ?
District 5 ?
District 6 ?
IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: Fulton County Information Technology (IT) manages voice, data, and wireless services; due to complex billing and evolving needs, a telecom expense audit is required to identify billing errors, cost savings, and contract optimization opportunities.
Scope of Work: The telecom audit includes:
1. Inventory & Asset Management - Catalog all telecom services in use.
2. Financial Analysis - Audit invoices/contracts for errors, recover credits/refunds, benchmark costs.
3. Usage & Traffic Analysis - Identify underused/unnecessary services.
4. Contract Review - Evaluate compliance, redundancy, and renegotiation opportunities.
5. Cost/Optimization Recommendations - Immediate and long-term savings strategies....
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