County approves three-year renewal for landline phone system at about $64,904 annually

Cumberland County approved a three-year licensing and maintenance agreement to renew the county’s landline phone system, at an annual cost of $64,904.30, officials said on July 10. Mark Adams presented the renewal and described it as a routine three-year agreement intended to flatten costs. "We are entering into a 3 year agreement to try to flatten the costs. So the annual amount is $64,904.30 per year over the next 3 years," Adams said. Commissioners asked whether the contract covered wireless lines; Adams clarified the agreement covers landlines and includes features such as 10-digit dialing to public safety and nonemergency numbers. The board moved, seconded and approved the contract during the meeting. No additional vendor name or procurement details were discussed in the transcript excerpt provided.