Department of Technology Services
P.O. Box 1810
Rancho Cordova, CA
95741-1810
(916) 464-7547
Non-State Agency Authorization to Order (ATO)
PURPOSE:
To provide a method and process for Non-State Agencies to use the California Integrated Information Network, CALNET Master Contract - CNT 001.
ELIGIBILITY:
Must be a local government agency/public agency in the State of California that is entirely tax-supported or have an eligible Joint Powers Agreement. Click here (pdf) to view the policy and additional information for certifying eligibility
FORMS:
Authorization to Order (ATO) Forms for non-state agencies:
- B-2 - Services with no term requirement (for equipment, long distance)
- B-3 - Services with a term requirement (for data, voice, line)
- B-4 - Services with a term annual revenue commitment
- B-5 - Services with a term requirement
You will need to contact your account representative to obtain and complete the appropriate ATO form.
For more information, visit the CALNET website
PROCESS:
- To request assistance in obtaining and completing an Authorization to Order (ATO) form/agreement contact your local AT&T or Verizon Business representative.
- For additional information, call the Department of Technology Services, Statewide Telecommunications and Network Division (DTS-STND), Resource Communication Center at (916) 464-7547 or 1-(800) 807-6755.
- Complete the ATO form with your AT&T or Verizon Business representative. The form should list only the requested products and services, and be approved by signature of the local agency's authorized telecommunications representative (ATR).
- You do not have to agree to purchase all services and equipment that the CALNET Master Contract offers, but if you sign an ATO agreement, you must purchase those services agreed to on the ATO from CALNET.
- AT&T or Verizon Business then provides the ATO form to the DTS-STND for review and approval.
- When approved, the DTS-STND returns the ATO form to AT&T for final signature. This then constitutes a fully executed contract.
- Upon full execution of the ATO agreement, the local agency's ATR can now order the selected products and services from the CALNET Master Contract using the Standard Form 20 (pdf) for the initial order. Follow-on orders for products and services may be requested by a Form 20 or any method as agreed between the local agency and SBC or MCI.
- For most requirement, an ATO is effective for five (5) years or until the CALNET Master Contract terminates, whichever is less.
- The current CALNET Master Contract end date is December 3, 2005.