To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marc Shorr, Information Technology Director
Report Title: Purchase Order with AT&T under the Fast Open Contracts Utilization Services Program
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute, on behalf of the Chief Information Officer, purchase order(s) with AT&T Enterprises, LLC, to enable the County’s use of the Fast Open Contracts Utilization Services Program, established by Merced County, as a cooperative procurement vehicle for the acquisition of technology goods and services, in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for the period of September 15th, 2026, through July 12, 2031.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of this product is included in the department’s FY 26-27 budget (100% User Departments).
BACKGROUND:
The Fast Open Contracts Utilization Services (FOCUS) Program, established by Merced County through a competitive public solicitation (Request for Proposal No. 7652), provides a pre-qualified, legally compliant cooperative contracting vehicle for California local governments and other eligible public entities. The program was developed in accordance with California Government Code 25330–25338 and public procurement best practices.
The FOCUS Program allows participating agencies to acquire a wide range of technology solutions including telecommunications, network security, cloud hosting, and consulting services through competitively awarded contracts with multiple vendors such as AT&T. FOCUS Program Contract No. 2026125 was approved between the County of Merced and AT&T Corporation to provide cost effective and efficient technology solutions. Planned uses of this AT&T contract include support for several key County initiatives, such as the implementation of Webex Calling, core Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure upgrades, and deployment of backup power systems at County radio communications sites. The contract may also be utilize...
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