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ND STATE CONTRACT INFORMATION

CONTRACT INTRODUCTION

The contract is for wireless communication services and equipment (please note that iPad/tablets can also be purchased off State contract 022). Accessories can be purchased outside of this contract, following procurement thresholds.

AT&T and Verizon offer a limited number of wireless solutions. See the detailed listed below for details about the subcategories.

· AT&T-

· Open to all - subcategory A

· Open only to ITD – subcategory J

· Open but excludes all State Agencies – subcategories B and C

· Verizon-

· Open to all – subcategories A, D thru G, I, J and M

· Open but excludes all State Agencies except ITD – subcategory B, C, and N

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

Check the State contract website for the contractor and contract administrator information.

COOPERATIVE PURCHASING

This contract is a cooperative purchasing contract established pursuant to North Dakota Century Code Sections 15.1-09-34(1)(k), 54-44.4-13, and 54-59-18. Though not a party to this contract, North Dakota State Colleges and Universities, K-12 schools, city, county, and local governments and nonprofit organizations established on behalf of public entities may purchase commodities and services under this contract.

MANDATORY

This is a mandatory state contract. If this state contract does not meet your needs, submit a SFN 54202 Contract Exemption Form for approval by the Contract Administrator using the Purchasing Work Request system or email. Procurement procedures apply if agencies elect to not use an optional state contract.

ORDERING INFORMATION

The contract allows for other agencies to join; however, it is important to the note the following:

· Government agencies/entities – Contact the representative listed on the State contract website.

· Personal lines of service – Visit your local store. Ask for the State of ND rates, you will be asked to show a State ID as proof of employment.

Service Discounts Service Discounts are offered to both government agencies/entities and employees (excluding netbooks/tablets/iPad devices). See percentages below.

Trade-In / Buy-back Programs:

· The State has entered into a device (including phones, iPads, and hotspots) buy-back program with Verizon, which will result in a credit on your account if Verizon accepts the item. Agencies can trade one device for the purchase (including cell phones that are deeply discounted or free) of another device. If agencies have additional devices, but do not plan to purchase an equal amount to what is being traded, State Surplus Property must approve the additional devices before submitting to Verizon for a buy-back. Each account must sign the file titled “Agency Agreement for Device Trade in Program.”

· AT&T— they do not offer an actual buy-back program. Due to State Surplus law, agencies are not allowed to participate in their offering unless approved by State Surplus.

Trial Program:

AT&T and Verizon will allow users of service to test equipment/service for up to 30 days. User may be responsible for any charges associated with the respective service during that time. Equipment availability may be limited for testing.

T-Mobile USA offers a demo program called Vienna for smaller trials for two-week periods with extensions up to four weeks. Typically they allow 2 to 4 participants for trials, but there is some flexibility. If a larger trial is needed, they are willing to design a managed trial that meets the needs of a larger audience on a case by case basis.

Freight and F.O.B. Point:

Deliveries will be F.O.B. to any North Dakota destination with freight included in the price of the products if purchasing the minimum order amount (listed below). None of the vendors have minimum order amounts. Title will pass to Purchasing Agency upon delivery to the specified destination.

Cancellation of Wireless Services:

· AT&T and Verizon will not charge any early termination fees for government lines of service unless a line is being terminated in the first six (6) months of activation AND is being switched/ported to another carrier. Early termination fees apply for lines purchased by employees under the discount program.

· T-Mobile USA will not charge an early termination fee. Users and employee accounts can cancel within 30 days of activation- contract account rep for additional details on what is required if you termination during this period.

Subcategory Details:

/Enterprise Mobility Management (MDM/EMM) Mobile device management/enterprise mobility management (MDM/EMM) are solutions IT organizations use to manage and support end users’ mobile devices, applications and data, and to enforce enterprise security policies.

As a minimum, solutions meeting this criteria will provide:

· Single Number Reach or the ability for a user to be reached at a single business telephone number.

· Calls to that single telephone number would ring at both the user’s desk phone or mobile device either through simultaneous and/or sequential ringing.

· Single Voicemail Box for calls to that single business number.

capacity planning, budgeting, forecasting, and other related functions

E

Field Service Management Systems that support the management of field service operations typically managing service orders, dispatching technicians, work planning, route optimization, time recording, maintenance data collection/analysis and other related functions.

F

Mobile Data Collection/Mobile Forms

A solution(s) that allow mobile users with cellular-equipped tablets or smartphones to collect data and possibly other information (e.g. pictures, videos, audio notes, locations, etc.), which is then sent over the cellular network to a cloud storage facility from which it can be accessed or downloaded by the customer.

(ITS)

Systems implemented by local governments to manage the flow of vehicle and potentially pedestrian traffic to reduce congestion, improve efficiency, reduce energy waste, improve safety and optimize road utilization.

(LAN).

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