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IC SAItI US cou l <br /> Il 0 ill I~ CAI~gLINI <br /> <br />Memo <br />To: Board of Commissioners f/ //// <br />From: John D. Day, Deputy County Manage <br />Date: December 7, 1999 <br />Re: County Telecommunications <br /> <br />At the Commissioners work session November 13th an information systems and <br />telecommunications study performed by RSM McGladrey, Inc. was presented. This <br />study was performed in response to continued problems with the current telephone <br />system, which has been in use for over ten years. <br /> <br />The findings indicate the problems experienced with the current system result from old <br />technology and inadequate capacity. Replacement is the only means of problem <br />resolution. <br /> <br />The cost of replacement is estimated to be from $450,000 to $500,000. Monthly savings <br />in service costs resulting from a new telephone system (configured as recommended by <br />McGladrey) will pay for the replacement system in about five years. I recommend we <br />pursue this course. <br /> <br />I request funding to hire McGladrey to prepare bid specifications for a county <br />telecommunications system, assist in the bid process and review proposals received. The <br />cost for these services will not exceed $23,000. A budget amendment is attached for <br />your approval. <br /> <br />With your authorization to proceed, I anticipate returning late this fiscal year with a <br />recommended telecommunications vendor. <br /> <br />Please contact me if you have any questions. <br /> <br /> ,2:-3 <br />Office of the County Manager <br /> <br /> <br />