IT cost and contracts
Dear Jackson Township,
This is a request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form. Please acknowledge receipt of this message.
Records requested:
Under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.), I am requesting access to and copies of the following records:
1. A detailed list of all salaries for Information Technology (IT) staff currently employed by the Township, including but not limited to all IT personnel such as system administrators, network engineers, IT managers, and any other IT support staff. The list should include each position’s title, salary, and any other compensation details.
2. Comprehensive information regarding the costs associated with the phone provider service (VoIP) used by the Township. This should include the total monthly or annual cost, any setup or maintenance fees, and detailed breakdowns of charges per department or individual, if applicable.
3. Detailed records of all software licensing costs incurred by the Township, including but not limited to operating systems, application software, cybersecurity software, and antivirus programs. The information should include the name of the software, the licensing period, cost per license, and the total cost to the Township for each software type.
4. Copies of any current IT support contracts that the Township has entered into and RFP responses related to IT support contracts. This should include the scope of support services, duration of the contract, financial terms, service level agreements (SLAs), and any other pertinent details of these contracts.
5. The total number of computer workstations within the Township. This should include each workstation’s location (by department or building, as applicable).
Please include any related records from the last two fiscal years.
Yours faithfully,
Bill