GENERAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DELEGATION - 4603

(New: 07/2023)

General Telecommunications Delegations apply only to Non-Exempt State Entities.

Non-Exempt State Entities must obtain a General Telecommunications Delegation prior to engaging in any projects or acquisitions for Business Telecommunications Systems and Services not offered on the CALNET Contracts. Exempt State Entities or Eligible Non-State Entities are not required to obtain General Telecommunications Delegations.

Non-Exempt State Entities must obtain a General Telecommunications Delegation for telecommunications projects or acquisitions when:

1. Services are not available on the CALNET Contracts; or,
2. A CALNET Exemption has been approved per SAM Chapter 4605.

The General Telecommunications Delegation request must be submitted to the Office of Technology Services (OTech) for approval. The General Telecommunications Delegation request must apply to a specific telecommunications project or acquisition and include pertinent information on the proposed services.

OTech’s review of the General Telecommunications Delegation request will ensure the alternative solution meets CALNET Program standards for service offerings and aligns with the state’s strategic direction. The review will consider: 

• Strategic and emerging goals of the State;
• Security;
• E911 or other safety requirements;
• Operational reliability, service level agreement requirements and technology refresh;
• Total cost of ownership from a statewide perspective; and,
• Risk mitigation for emerging or complex technologies.

All General Telecommunications Delegations are granted for a limited term to be established by OTech at the time of approval.

OTech may grant a General Telecommunications Delegation to a Non-Exempt State Entity for one or more of the following activities for specific telecommunications projects or acquisitions:

• Project planning
• Design and development
• Procurement and/or contracting
• Project oversight
• Installation
• Operation and maintenance

For the General Telecommunications Delegation process, refer to the State Telecommunications Management Manual (STMM) General Telecommunications Delegation chapter on the CALNET Program website.