It's a brand new year. The year 2020 has greatly underscored the importance of staying connected. For our first newsletter of 2021, we are focusing on being connected. Here's what you'll find in this newsletter:
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Updated Cell Phone Contracts: An overview of what is offered and how they can benefit State of Vermont and municipalities and First Responders.
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We want to hear from you! 1 minute Survey:Take our 1 minute survey so you can tell us what you'd like to see in Let's Connect in the upcoming months. We want to hear from you.
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COVID-19 update from Health Department: Are you ready for your COVID-19 vaccine?
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Bid Tabulation Sheets: Due to COVID-19, we are now posting OPC's bid tabulation sheets.
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Event: March 10, 2021 webinar with VT PTAC & OPC 'Doing Business with the State of Vermont"
And last but not least, a few words from OPC's Director, Deb Damore.
Stay warm and above all else, stay safe!
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New Cell Phone Agreements Effective January 1, 2021
All contracts will now include the Internet of Things, that allow for data connectivity of devices. Plans have been modernized, allowing the offering of unlimited voice and data along with the desired amount of data. The three (3) new areas:
Category 1- Cellular Wireless Services:
- This category will cover the basic cellular wireless transport services for voice, data and messaging, as well as any new basic transport services that may be introduced for applications like those defined for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. “Cellular wireless transport” is defined to mean carrier provided wireless services that employ a radio access network based on technologies defined by the Third Generation Partnership Program (3GPP).
Category 2- Equipment and Accessories:
- This category includes any equipment or accessories operating over cellular carrier provided network services or intended for use with cellular connected devices.
Category 3- Turnkey Wireless and IoT Solutions that are offered as a product:
- This category includes any of the wireless or IoT solutions or applications being offered as a complete product by the contractor.
- Subcategory 3a – Fleet Management
- Subcategory 3c – Mobile Integration
Please note:
The period between device upgrades has been changes from 12 months to 18-24 months depending on the Supplier. (Note: With this, there is potential of higher cost to replace phones with the longer, 2-year commitment). Subsidized devices are still available from all Suppliers but require a 2-year commitment. The breaking of the commitment will have an early termination fee. Before we could purchase a subsidized device with no commitment.
AT&T Employee discount:
T-Mobile (formerly Sprint) Employee discount:
Verizon Employee discount:
See cell phone and wireless services contracts here. |
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We want to hear from you! Take our 1 minute Survey! |
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What would you like to see more of?
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Soon, as of March 1, 2021, Vermonters ages 65 and older will be able to make an appointment to get vaccinated. Get a head start on the process now by creating your account in the Health Department’s online system. That way, it'll be smooth sailing when it’s your turn to make an appointment for your first dose.
If you already have an account because you were tested for COVID-19 through a Health Department site, use the same account when it is time to make your vaccine appointment.
- How to create an account and appointment for yourself
- How to add a dependent or spouse to your account
- Information you need to make an appointment
- Answers to commonly asked questions
- Current vaccine eligibility and time estimates for upcoming priority groups.
This is our shot, Vermont! And when the time comes, we hope you take yours! Thanks for doing your part to keep our state safe and healthy.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we (OPC) have suspended on-site bid openings or
reading of bidder’s names, however a bid tabulation sheet is created and posted online at:
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Doing Business with the State of Vermont
Webinar on how to Contract with the Office of Purchasing and Contracting (OPC)
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Join us! Open to Suppliers.
State of Vermont employees, don't hesitate to pass on the information to Vermont companies!
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Vermont companies interested in selling their goods or services to the State of Vermont will want to attend this free webinar on March 10 at 10:30am. Join the Vermont Procurement Technical Assistance Center (VT PTAC) and the Office of Purchasing and Contracting (OPC) for an in-depth look at how to do business with the State of Vermont. This webinar will focus on working specifically with OPC, the division of the Department of Buildings and General Services (BGS) that oversees purchasing and contracting for the State of Vermont.
Does the State of Vermont buy your products or services? Small businesses like yours will have the opportunity to hear about the State’s request for proposal process and speak directly to a representative from OPC. “Attendees will hear right from the source what these purchasing agents are looking for, what opportunities are available, and what is important to pay attention to when reading an RFP”, said Brenda Plastridge, VT PTAC’s procurement counselor. She will also demonstrate how the VT PTAC team can help you find State bid opportunities that are right for you, sort through the paperwork, and enable you to bid on State contracts effectively and efficiently. VT PTAC services are free to Vermont businesses.
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
10:30am – 12:00pm
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Hello Everyone,
As we have all experienced, the pandemic has redirected a lot of our timelines. OPC's launch of eProcurement was paused for most of 2020 while we, as many of you, focused on meeting the State's requirements for COVID-19 related efforts..
With many projects now resuming, and since we are now all experts with Zoom meetings and working remotely, we are currently working on efforts to restart the eProcurement implementation project.
Deb Damore
OPC Director
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Snail Mail:
109 State St
3rd Floor
Montpelier, VT
05609-3001
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