Prison Phone Justice

Mailing Address

Jim Doyle
Governor

3099 E. Washington Ave.
Post Office Box 7991
Madison, WI 53707-7991

Riele Raemisch
Secretary

State of Wisconsin
Depar~ent of Corrections

Telephone (608) 240-5000
Fax
(608)240-3342

CONTRACT
Services:

The purpose of this contract is to acquire inmate telephone service for the
adult institutions and centers operated by the State of Wisconsin,
Department of Corrections (DOC), replacing an expiring contract. This
service is to include thirty-six (36) existing facilities, and any others that
are either constructed or acquired during the life of the contract. A
complete "turn-key" fully operational and reliable system is the highest
priority in this procurement. This will include protection of the public,
continued improvement of institution security and facilitation of law
enforcement, through a seamless system that will provide telephone
service, call control capabilities and the ability to record andlor monitor
calls, as allowed by law. The State also seeks to minimize called party
charges (including call set~up charges, local calling, intraLATA calling,
interLATA calling and interstate calling) and anticipates bearing no costs
during this procurement and the life of the subsequent contract for services
at either the current existing locations or any other future locations. Rates
charged to the called parties must be fixed for the initial tenn of the
contract Should the basis for these charges (tariffs, regulations andlor
standards) be reduced during the initial tenn, these rate reductions must be
communicated to the Department and applied to the applicable charges
upon implementation of the reductions. Revenue (commissions) from this
contract is required by law. A mutually agreeable commission structure
wAs~';1,r.in-ge added during contract negotiation. No State payments to the
contractor will be allowed.

Contract Period:

The tenn of the Agreement will be a five (5) year contract with two (2),
potential, one-year options. The renewal(s) win be at the sole discretion
of the Department. The contract shall commence upon complete
installation and acceptance by the department as defined in # 6 below.

RFP Number:

SM-17S2

Contract Number:

C-17S2

Standard Terms
1. PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENT - This agreement (the "Contract") is entered into for the
term set forth above by and between the State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections ("DOC")
and EMBARQ Payphone Services, Inc. ("Contractor") an entity doing business in the State of
Wisconsin. To exercise the Contract period extension option set forth above, the parties shall
execute a written addendum to the Contract at least thirty (30) days prior to the Contract
expiration date.
2. AGREEMENT - This Contract fonnalizes DOC's agreement to purcbase Inmate Telephone
Services ("Services'), as more specifically defined in the "Request For Proposal" #1752, from
Contractor and Contractor's agreement to provide Services, as requested, to each individual
requesting Correctional Institution and/or Correctional Center per specifications in the Request
for Proposal #1752 which solicited competition for the Services that are the subject of this
Contract, and Contractor's written "Proposal" in response thereto, both of which are attached
hereto and incorporated into this Contract by reference.
3. FORMS - Fonn DOA-3054 ("Standard Tenus and Conditions") and Fonn DOA-3681
("Supplemental Standard Tenns and Conditions for Procurement of Services') are attached
hereto and incorporated into this. Contract by reference. To the extent that any term or condition
set forth in either Fonn DOA-30S4 or Fonn DOA-3681 differs or conflicts with this Contract,
the tenn, condition, or Contract provision detennined by DOC to be the more favorable to DOC
in any given situation shall govern and control.
4. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE - The entire agreement between the parties is composed of this
Contract and the documents incorporated herein and/or applicable hereto as enumerated below in
this paragraph. When there are conflicts or disputes between the terms of this Contract and the
tenns of the aforementioned documents, the following precedence for all agreement documents,
in descending order of priority, shall be used to resolve said conflict or dispute: (1) Contract
(including Fonns DOA-30S4 and DOA-3681); (2) written Proposal; (3) written Request for
Proposal; (4) other exhibits/attachments; and (5) official State of Wisconsin Purchase Order.
5. TERMINAnON - DOC may tenninate this Contract at any time, with or without cause, and
without penalty by delivering thirty (30) days' written notice to Contractor. Failure of DOC to
comply with the Contract terms, conditions, or specifications shall provide the sole cause for
which Contractor is entitled to tenninate this Contract Contractor shall notify DOC in writing
within thirty (30) days after Contractor becomes aware of the alleged noncompliance with a
complete description of the same. If DOC does not, within forty-five (45) days after its receipt
of Contractor's notice, either (i) effect a cure or (ii) if the noncompliance is not one that can
reasonably be cured within forty-five (45) days, develop a plan to cure the noncompliance and
diligently proceed according to that plan until a cure is effected, then Contractor may terminate
this Contract for cause by written notice to DOC. Contractor may not tenninate this Contract
without cause unless express written consent to do so is provided by DOC.
6. DEPENDENT AUTHORIZATION - This Contract is contingent upon its authorization under
Wisconsin and United States law and any amendment or repeal of the same detennined by DOC
to affect its relevant authOlity or funding shall permit DOC to immediately terminate this
Contract, without penalty, upon written notice to Contractor.

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8. LEGAL AUTHORITY - Contractor warrants and represents that it is a duly organized and
validly existing legal entity authorized to conduct business in the State of Wisconsin and that the
person(s) executing this Contract on its behalfhas the complete and unrestricted power and
authority to enter into this Contract and bind Contractor to the terms herein. All of the tenns,
covenants; representations, warranties, and conditions of this Contract will be binding upon,
inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective successors,
assigns, and other legal representatives.
9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - The parties hereto agree that Contractor, its officers,
agents, and employees, in the perfonnance of this Contract shall act in the capacity of an
independent contractor and not as an officer, employee, or agent of DOC. Contractor agrees to
take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that each of its subcontractors will be deemed to
be an independent contractor and will not be considered or pennitted to be an agent, servant,
joint venture, or partner of DOC. Furthennore, neither DOC nor Contractor will represent itself
as the agent or legal representative of the other or as partner or joint ventures for any purpose
whatsoever, and neither shall have any right to create or assume any obligations of any kind,
express or implied, for or on behalf of the other in any way whatsoever.
10. INDEMNIFICATION - Contractor will indemnify and hold hannless DOC and all of its
officials, officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all liability of any character
including, without limitation, suits, actions, claims, demands, losses, judgments, costs, damages,
and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, to the extent caused by the Contractor, or any
of its officers, agents, employees, or contractors, in perfonning work under this Contract.
11. REVISIONS - Revision of this Contract is not effective until agreed to by DOC and Contractor
by a written addendum to this Contract signed by the authorized representatives of both parties.
12. COST RECOVERY DOC sball be entitled to recover all costs related to obtaining and
providing replacement Services andlor deliverables which could not be provided or completed
due to either Contractor's tennination of the Contract for any reason prior to the expiration of the
original or, if applicable, extended Contract tenn or DOC's termination of the Contract due to
Contractor's failure to comply with the Contract; provided however that DOC shall not be
entitled to recover such costs in the event Contractor tenninates due to DOC's failure to comply
with the Contract. The rights and remedies of DOC provided herein shall not be exclusive but are
in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or elsewhere in the Contract,
including the documents incorporated herein.
13. DOCUMENTATION - Upon tennination or expiration of this Contract, each party shall
forthwith return to the other all papers, materials, and other properties of the other held by each
for purposes relating to this Contract; provided, however, DOC shall be entitled to retain a copy
of any completed or partially completed deliverables, if any, as well as any other project records
DOC is required to retain under the State of Wisconsin's records retention requirements. In
addition, each party will assist the other party in the orderly termination of this Contract and the
transfer of all aspects hereof, tangible or intangible, as may be necessary for the orderly, nondisrupted business continuation of each party.
14. APPLICABLE LAW - This Contract and the perfonnance of the parties' obligations hereunder
will be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of
Wisconsin, other than any conflict-of-Iaws provisions thereof that would otherwise require the
application of the law of any other jurisdiction. Contractor consents to personal jurisdiction in
the State of Wisconsin. The venue for any action hereunder shall be in Dane County, Wisconsin.
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15. USE OF FACSIMILE - The parties agree that this Contract may be signed and transmitted by
facsimile and it shall be considered an original document, and the signature of any party upon a
. document transmitted by facsimile shall be considered an original signature having the binding
legal effect of an original. For purposes of this document facsimile will include all scanned and
electronically transmitted documents,
.
16. ENFORCEABILITY - All of the teons, covenants, representations, warranties, and conditions
of this Contract will be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by the parties
hereto and their respective successors, assigns, and other legal representatives.
17. WAIVER - No waiver by either party of any default hereunder shall be deemed as a waiver of
any prior or subsequent default of the same or other provisions of this Contract.
18. SEVERABILITY' - If any part of the Contract is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity or operation of any other part
and said part shall continue to apply to the extent allowed by said court or, if not so allowed, be
deemed severed from this Contract entirely.
19. NOTICE - If for any reason DOC is dissatisfied with the quality or quantity of Services, the
Contractor may, at DOC's discretion, be given written notice of that dissatisfaction in a timely
manner. The notice will also include a time period in which Contractor may cure the quality or
quantity problem
20. DOCUMENT MAINTENANCE - Contractor shall comply with the reporting and auditing
requirements of DOC including, without limitation, the requirement that Contractor retain all
documents applicable to the Contract for a period of not less than three (3) years after the final
installation is made. Any required reports shall be forwarded to the Contract Administrator
according to the schedule of DOC.
21. HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF i996 Contractor agrees to comply With State and Federal constitutions, laws, rules, and regulations
applicable to the Services under this Contract including, without limitation, those set forth in and
pertaining to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and any
revisions/amendments thereto.
22. SUBCONTRACTING - Contractor may not subcontract or assign any part or obligations of this
Contract without the prior written consent of DOC. However, even if so permitted to
subcontract or assign, Contractor still retains responsibility for fulfillment of all tenns and
conditions of this Contract.
23. INFRINGEMENT - Contractor guarantees that the sale or use of any software or equipment
utilized in the provision of Services required under this Contract will not infringe any patent or
copyright. Contractor covenants that it will at its own expense defend every suit which shall be
brought against DOC (provided that Provider is promptly notified of such suit, and all papers
therein are delivered to it) for any alleged infringement of any patent or copyright by reason of
the sale or use of such software or equipment, and agrees that it will pay all costs, damages, and
profits recoverable in any such suit.
24. RECORD MAINTENANCE - Contractor shall maintain such records as are required by State
and Federal law and shall comply with all applicable confidentiality laws and requirements
pertaining to said records.

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25. RECORD INSPECTION - Contractor will allow inspection of records and programs, insofar as
is permitted by State and Federal law, by DOC representatives and its authorized agents, and
Federal agencies, ill order to confirm Contractor's compliance with the specifications ofthis
Contract.
26. EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS - Contractor agrees to have a policy prohibiting the
employment of a person who is on probation, parole, extended supervision for any Service
position where the primary duties and responsibilities involve the supervision or treatment of
inmates, probationers or parolees or involve access to offenders' records or funds. The policy
must be substantially equivalent to DOC's policy as expressed in Chapter 301 Attachment A of
the DOC Supervisor's Manual, October 1990, a copy of which may be obtained from the
Contract Administrator. Furthermore, Contractor's policy shall provide that records of pending
criminal charges and convictions of employees or job applicants involved or to be involved in
providing Services shall be considered in employment-related decisions when it can be
demonstrated that the circumstances ofthe pending charge or conviction are substantially related
to the Service and would prejudice DOC's interests of ensuring that its correctional,
rehabilitation, treatment, and administrative programs are carried out in a legal, effective, safe,
and humane manner. The policy must be substantially equivalent to DOC's policy as expressed
in Executive Directive 42, August 2001, a copy of which may be obtained from the Contract
Administrator.
27. FRATERNIZATION - Contractor agrees to have a policy on fraternization which prohibits the
forming of improper relationships between Contractor's employees and offenders. The policy
must be substantially equivalent to the Department of Corrections' policy as expressed in
Executive Directive 16, May 1991 - Revised October 2001 & October 2004, a copy of which
may be obtained from the Contract Administrator.
28. ENTIRE AGREEMENT - This Contract sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of t
he parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior agreements,
arrangements, and understandings relating to such subject matter.

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Additional Terms
1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION - The contract administrator for WDOC is the purchasing
agent (Steve Mahoney or his designee). The EMBARQ contact on contract issues will be Michael
Hynes 866 224-5136 The WDOC contact for operational issues will be the telecommunications
manager (John Shanda). The EMBARQ contact for operational issues will be . Gary Kasza 414 325
3433

2. AGREEMENT REVISION AND/OR TERMINATION

2.1.

Failure to comply with any part of this agreement may be considered cause for revision,
.
suspension or termination of this agreement

2.2.

Revision of this agreement is not effective until agreed to by WDOC and EMBARQ by an
addendum to this agreement signed by the authorized representative of both parties.

2.3.

In the event that EMBARQ experiences any occurrence which might potentially jeopardize
its ability to perfonn the tenns of this contract, EMBARQ agrees to give immediate notice to
WDOC.
EMBARQ shall also notify WDOC whenever it is unable to provide the required quality or
quantity of services specified. Upon such notification, WDOC shall detennine whether such
inability will require revision or cancellation of this agreement.

2.4.

2.5.

In the ~vent that the contract is tenninated, EMBARQ staff shall provide sufficient
interaction and communication with the replacement vendor's staff to insure that there is no
interruption in the delivery or diminution in the quality of services required by this contract,
and shall provide services requested by WDOC during the transition period, consistent with
this contract.

3. FUNCTIONAL & TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1. EMBARQ will provide new hardware and software networking equipment to support the
State of Wisconsin Imnate Collect Calling contract. EMBARQ has decided to use new, state
of the art equipment that will provide the best solution for the State. Technological advances
are always happening and EMBARQ wants to provide the most complete system available
instead of reusing old equipment that may be prone to breakdown or have·major outages
causing downtime of the inmate calling system.
3.2.

EMBARQ will provide a turnkey solution including a seamless transition of the existing call
detail and recordings to the inmate-calling platform. "Turnkey solution" means a fully
operational system, which will work exactly as specified in the RFP and in the EMBARQ
response. This will allow all records and investigations to continue with the change of
vendors, without a loss of data or recorded calls.

3.3.

EMBARQ will update, service and maintain in-place telephone instruments during the life of
the contract When new telephones are needed, EMBARQ agrees to use "state of the art'"
equipment, subject to WDOC's advance approval. EMBARQ agrees to assume responsibility
for the support and maintenance of all in-place instruments. EMBARQ also agrees to ensure
that all re-used telephone instruments comply with the same required signs and/or labels as
described above, in both English and Spanish that will be affIXed to all inmate telephones and
audible through the telephones indicating that all calls made on the telephones, other than
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properly placed attorney calls, are subject to being recorded or monitored. EMBARQ will
use the language for this signage as provided by WDOC.
3.4.

EMBARQ agrees to take responsibility for all inside and outside wiring to accomplish a
complete installation of the EMBARQ-proposed inmate telephone system. EMBARQ will
evaluate all wiring in support of the system. EMBARQ will test all lines and upgrade and/or
replace with new wiring where the existing wiring is ·of substandard quality. New wiring
installed during installation of the system will meet minimum industry standards (not less
than EIA!I1A-S68 Level SE standards). If additional phones are needed in an existing facility
EMBARQ will provide cabling. If the State opens a new facility or has an infrastructure
change, the State will provide cabling for inmate telephones.

3.5.

EMBARQ agrees to upgrade soft and firm ware within the WDOC inmate calling system on
a continual basis as improvements become available. Broken or failing hardware will be
replaced with comparable hardware.

4.

IMPLEMENTATION
4.1.

E~ARQ and WDOC agree that implementation of this contract will take place on a siteby-site basis. Embarq and WDOC will mutually agree on the location priority.

4.2.

EMBARQ's Implementation Project Management team will work with WDOC to provide a
seamless transition of services. EMBARQ will design a plan to minimize disruption at any
single site or network-wide. To expedite the overall process, one Program Manager will be
assigned to oversee all aspects ofinstallation and implementation of multiple installation
crews that will work in tandem to implement the project.

4.3.

EMBARQ agrees to provide a complete turnkey installation, including all equipment,
software, facilities, cabling, training, database and training for support organization
employees. EMBARQ will assume full responsibility for converting the initial database of
inmate numbers and for the programming of all variable call parameters.

4.4.

EMBARQ will assume full responsibility for adapting to all existing site conditions and
agrees that WDOC will have final approval of all installation methods and materials.
EMBARQ agrees to bear the full cost of installing, providing, and maintaining the site
preparation, cabljng, telephone instruments, and all special equipment

4.5.

Any damage to State premises or property caused by any work performed by EMBARQ or
any subcontractor or agent ofEMBARQ during implementation or during the life of the
contract will be repaired and restored to its original condition at EMBARQ's expense,
normal wear and tear excepted.

4.6.

The summary implementation plan is defined by tbe chart summarized in EMBARQ's
Proposal, subject to revision with WDOC's approval.

4.7.

The quality of the work will be ensured by the on-site EMBARQ Project Manager (PM).
The PM will oversee the installation of the inmate telephone system (ITS), the inmate
pbones, and all peripberal equipment (wiring, main distribution frame (MDF), etc.). The PM
verifies that all equipment is installed properly and working correctly at each site before
cutting over the traffic from the existing ITS.

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4.8.

The PM will implement the ITS installation by tracking the schedule and ensuring quality on
a day-to-day basis. The PM will be located in the Wisconsin area (M-F, excluding holidays),
from the installation of the first site to the last site. The PM will perform the following duties
at each site:
4.8.1. Determine that physical access for all illstallation personnel Will be available at each
institution/center by discussion with the local coordinator designated by the Wiscon~in
DOC.
4.8.2. Detennine that the existing wiring is acceptable and identify any required modifications
to the wiring.
4.8.3. Determine that the existing phones are acceptable and identify any required replacements.
The required number of new phones will be ordered and made available prior to cutover.
4.8.4. Ensure that all required equipment and material will have been shipped to the site before
instal1ation begins:
4.8.4.1.

The Inmate Telephone System with recording and monitoring platform.

4.8.4.2.

The new telephones required to replace those existing phones no longer
acceptable for use.

4.8.4.3.

New enclosures to replace old enclosures no longer acceptable.

4.8.5. Coordinate with the installation crew assigned to implement that particular site.
4.8.6. Ensure that voice and data circuits will be available for service for moving the local and
long distance traffic.
4.8.7. Verify that all equipment has been tested to within specification prior to being placed inservice.
4.9.

EMBARQ will provide a weekly report to WDOC summarizing progress and identifying any
exceptions. After installation is complete, documentation will be provided to the WDOC
concerning the quantity of equipment located at each site, its location, and any relevant
circuit identification numbers.

4.10.

EMBARQ has assembled an account management team, designed to meet the specific needs
ofWDOC during the implementation process. EMBARQ proposes to provide end-to-end
solutions through installation, cutover and final acceptance. Throughout all phases,
EMBARQ will work closely with WDOC to minimize the impact on present operations and
end users. The ultimate goal is to ensure a smooth and transparent implementation for
WDOC.

4.11. The installation crews will install all network equipment, cabling, computer databases to
support the inmate PIN system administration.
4.12.

WDOC's telecommunications manager will serve as the project manager to supervise the
lllitial implementation and a coordinator at each institution/center will also be named.
EMBARQ agrees to coordinate all work only through those designated contacts.

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5. TRAINING AND ORIENTATION
5.1.

EMBARQ agrees to provide initial training prior to cutover of service on the use of all
equipment and functions available to the WDOC employees, institutions/centers,. and
inmates. Further, EMBARQ agrees to provide complete system training, onsite at each
location, to up to five (5) employees from WDOC and five (5) from each institution, and up
to three (3) from each center. This training may, at WDOC's request, include train-thetrainer training to allow WDOC personnel the ability to train subsequent staff. EMBARQ
will also provide on-site follow-up visits to ensure that WDOC personnel can successfully
administer the inmate calling system and all the feature functionality. EMBARQ will hold
initial regional traini11g for the WDOC over a mutually agreed upon timeframe. The
timeframe for the initial training will be one week. Subsequent training will be available as
requested by WDOC through the EMBARQ program management group.

5.2.

EMBARQ training will include all inmate functions, system administration functions, report
generation and use, recording/monitoring, vendor support procedures, and other subjects
deemed necessary by WDOC for a full and complete implementation. Appropriate written
materials for both training and ongoing reference will be provided.

5.3.

The EMBARQ specialized trainer will lead training on the proposed inmate calling system.
This will provide a thorough training on the system and telephone equipment. Each session
will be individualized to meet the experience and expertise level of the attendees. Training
provided will include the following topics, subject to the approval and modification by the
EMBARQ team and WDOC: the inmate calling system components and operation, setup and
maintenance of inmate accounts, real time monitoring and recording applications, reporting
capabilities, the restriction application, and the defining of call timing and duration by
phones or groups of phones.

5.4.

Training on the use of the inmate calling system will be presented as a video production to
allow playback to inmates immediately impacted by any system changes, as well as for
future inmates. EMBARQ will further comply with the requested quantities of this video
(eight per institution and four per center, plus twenty ad<4tional copies for future
distribution). The video will be produced in both English and Spanish using the same video
image. EMBARQ agrees to work with the WDOC regarding the content of these videos.
Brochures will be provided for both the irunate and the called party relating to the usage of
the irunate telephones. Additionally, detailed automated voice prompts guide the inmate and
called party through the cal1 process.

5.5.

Instructor-led training and on-the..job training will be provided by EMBARQ during the life
of the contract, at no cost to WDOC. Training sessions occur initially upon Proposal award
and continue as any new features are added, and at the request ofWDOC. Training sessions
will be held at locations recommended and approved by WDOC. EMBARQ training
emphasizes hands-on demonstrations to familiarize participants with the inmate calling
system. The cOurses are designed to encourage participants to practice the skills necessary to
perform their daily functions on the system.
.

5.6.

The number of attendees per session will depend on the availability and size of the room
where the training will be held. There are not a maximum number of people that can attend
the sessions. Sessions typically last 3-5 hours; however; the sessions will not end before
attendees have a thorough working lmowledge of the system and its components. Follow-up
training will also be provided as needed. This training can be done via email, on-site visit, or
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remotely by taking "control" of the system and walking the administrator through the steps
necessary to complete their task(s).
6. INITIAL TESTING - EMBARQ agrees that testing must be conducted and successfully passect at
each institution for the complete system. EMBARQ understands and agrees that tests shall be
conducted over a period of 30 consecutive days, beginning at the time the installation is completed
EMBARQ agrees that WDOC shall be provided with each set oftest results for each WDOC
institution, and WDOC agrees to review these test results and issue a written notice of acceptance, or
direct that the testing period be extended.

7. ONGOING TESTING
7.1. During the life of this contract, EMBARQ agrees to provide monthly reports to WDOC on
system operation at each site and network wide. The monthly report shall indicate that all
systems are fully operational. The report will note systems in need of remediation, complete
with a schedule to bring them back into compliance.
7.2. This report will be transmitted to the WDOC Designee(s) and will cover the following
specific items.
7.2.1. All Network Services including djal tone to all telephones or jacks, alllocaI network
services and all remote access and maintenance lines.
7.2.2. All premise-based network equipment including all hardware/software required for
system operation.
7.2.3. All premise-based telephone instruments provided for inmate telephone use.
7.2.4. All recording and monitoring equipment in-place for audio recordings of telephone
conversations, playback capabilities and network call detail recording, with specific
assurance that no "properly placed attorney telephone calls" are being recorded.
7.2.5. All systems are fully operational as proposed in EMBARQ's Response to the WDOC
Request for Proposal.
8. MAINTENANCE

8.1.

EMBARQ agrees to provide complete maintenance for all parts of the system provided to the
State, including but not limited to labor, parts, materials, software, repair or replacement of
equipment, and transportation, for the life of the contrael

8.2.

EMBARQ agrees to provide maintenance at no cost to the State. EMBARQ understands and
accepts that a regularly scheduled preventative maintenance program must be established for
each location. EMBARQ further understands and agrees this work must be performed to
assure the WDOC of the p~oper operation of the entire system.
The Wiscons~-based EMBARQ Project Manager will manage the EMBARQ team in
scheduling all onsite preventative maintenance on the proposed systems and equipment The
EMBARQ support team resources will be located throughout the State of Wisconsin and will
travel from there as needed to provide maintenance on all systems.

8.3.

8.4.

Additionally, proactive monitoring, preventive maintenance, and virus protection will be
provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The inmate calling system is constructed to enable
remote access at any time. This allows for nightly "polling" of information, future software
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enhancements and upgrades via modem or data link. This method of connectivity may also
be used to provide general system maintenance or on-site user assistance.
S.S.

EMBARQ understands and agrees that maintenance will include any inmate telephone
equipment, including instruments and inmate telephone wiring owned by WDOC, and
replacement as needed of any equipment or wiring now owned by WDOC.

S.6.

EMBARQ agrees that an existing monitoring/playback unit will be maintained for use with
historic tapes at a mutually agreed upon location.

S.7.

EMBARQ agrees to provide and maintain sufficient staffmg to respond to mUltiple events
and sites simultaneously.

S.S.

EMBARQ understands and agrees that scheduled maintenance and minor repairs will be
perfonned during business hours, which are 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Major repair services will be available from 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM, seven (7) days a week,
three hundred and sixty five (365) days a year.

S.9.

EMBARQ will provide a 7x24 Inmate Help Desk. An EMBARQ System Administrator
answers the phone and opens a ticket, routing the issue(s) to the appropriate BMBARQ
personnel for resolution. The System Administrator logs and tracks the ticket throughout the
entire process to ensure complete resolution. EMBARQ's Help Desk Support organization
can take requests via telephone, e-mail or facsimile. All reports are logged in at the time they
are received.

S.10. EMBARQ understands that WDOC reserves the right in extraordinary situations to declare
an emergency and to require repair services at any time.
S.11. EMBARQ agrees that response to a major problem to begin resolution will occur within one
(1) hour via remote access with arrival on-site within four (4) hours from reporting.
EMBARQ will use its best efforts to ensure that satisfactory completion of the repairs will
occur within twenty-four (24) hours from reporting.
S.12. EMBARQ agrees to implement their escalation plan per the RFP in the case that any of the
above conditions are not met within the required time allowances.
8.13. EMBARQ fully understands WDOC's maintenance and repair requirements, as stated above,
and agrees to implement them as needed. EMBARQ understands and agrees that any time a
repair problem is pending, reports will be made to the reporting institution every two (2)
hours. If a problem is in first stage escalation, reports will be made to the reporting
institution and to WDOC every two (2) hours. If a problem is in second stage escalation or
later, or is deemed by WDOC to be an emergency, reports will be made to the reporting
institution and to WDOC every hour, until resolution is achieved. EMBARQ's onsite Project
Manager and Help Desk Support ensure rapid response, reporting and resolution of all issues.
On a monthly basis EMBARQ's technicians will do a routine inspection of all inmate calling
system equipment at all the facilities within WDOC. EMBARQ will visit each site at least
once per quarter of a year. EMBARQ will monitor all facilities and check diagnostics of all
sites monthly. Any damaged or worn parts will be replaced at that time. Additionally,
remote diagnostics are run on a nightly basis, identifying any abnormalities of inmate calling
that could point out broken equipment, unreported by the State.

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8.14. EMBARQ will maintain a stock of spare telephone parts in locations approved by WDOC.
This will ensure that the 4-hour response time is met for most repair calls. The following
spare telephone-related equipment will be stored so the administration of State .investigations
can proceed if a part fails:
8.14.1. armored handsets with steel lanyards
8.14.2. enclosures
8.14.3. wall mountings and backboards
8.14.4. chrome metal keypads
8.14.5. chrome metal cradle
9. CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS
9.1. EMBARQ will fimction as the prime contractor-assuming total responsibility for all
performance aspects of this contract, including portions provided by subcontractors.
EMBARQ understands that there are consequences including but not limited to contract
penalties for failing to sufficiently plan for fully carrying out all objectives and tasks under
this contract.
9.2. Subcontractors shall be subject to approval ofWDOC. WDOC reserves the right to prohibit
any of the employees ofEMBARQ and/or subcontractors from performing service, and/or
demand the removal any of the employees of EMBARQ andlor subcontractors, for any
reason, and at its sole discretion, with regard to this contract
10. COST & REVENUE REQUIREMENTS

10.1. ElvlBARQ agrees to make available from all Deparlment facilities, Local, IntraLATA,
InterLATA and Interstate call.
10.2. The contract rates to callers using the inmate calling system will not increase for the term of
the contract.
The following are the initial rates to be charged for this contract, subject to state and federal
law. The charge to the called party shall consist of the set-up charge for the appropriate call
type plus the per minute rate for each minute of the placed call. The charges below do not
include voice recognition applications or other value added services defined within Embarq's
proposal. Charges shall commence upon acceptance of call by the party called and shall
cease when the connection is tenninated Should state or federal statutes or regulations
change in the future either reducing or eliminating commissions or reducing the rates, fees or
other charges that are allowed or required to be collected by EMBARQ for inmate calling
services provided under this Contract, DOC and EMBARQ agree to renegotiate such
commissions andlor contract rates, fees or other charges in good faith to preserve, to the
greatest extent possible, the economic benefits of this Contract that were contemplated by
both parties, including without limitation, the possibility of rebalancing any mandated rate
reductions or commission reductions by adjusting rates for other types of calls.

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10.3.

Call Type:
Local:
IntraLATA:
InterLATA:
Interstate:

Set-Up Charge:

so.oo

Per Minute Rate:
S0.12
SO.12
$0.12
S0.18

$0.00
$0.00

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11. COMMISSIONS, ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, AND REPORTS
11.1.

Subject to state and federal law, EMBARQ agrees to pay to WDOC a commission of Thirty
percent (30%) of the gross revenues generated under this contract Payments shall be made
monthly by one check covering all commissions and administrative costs. The check shall be
made payable to Wisconsin Department of Corrections and remitted to the Bureau of Fiscal
Services, PO Box 7991 Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7991.

11.2. EMBARQ agrees that these commissions will be paid retroactively to the date service
commenced at each location, and will be paid based on gross revenues.
11.3.

EMBARQ agrees to provide a monthly report to the WDOC Designee(s) detailing all
commissions and administrative support costs paid by EMBARQ. For commissions, this
report shall include the location name, the number of lines in service, total calls, total
minutes, total gross revenue, and total commission paid, for each location within the WDOC
system.

11.4. EMBARQ agrees upon reasonable request to maintain and file with WDOC such progress,
service, fiscal, inventory and other reports as WDOC may require within the period and scope of
this Agreement.

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12. SECURITY, BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS AND WORK RULES

12.1. EMBARQ personnel and all subcontractor personnel will submit to a background
investigation conducted by WDOC for initial andlor continued employment, and will sign a
WDOC statement regarding workplace rules and inmate fraternization.
12.2. All BMBARQ team staff, including subcontractor staff, agree to comply with institutional
regulations, as well as security rules of each site. EMBARQ agrees that all access to, use of,
and modifications to State facilities will have prior approval from the WDOe
telecommunications manager.
12.3. EMBARQ agrees that each institution/center has the sole right to allow or not allow any
EMBARQ or subcontractor employee to enter and work in its facilities. Contractors will be
required to provide whateyer information about employees is requested by the
institution/center,. and to replace any employee at the direction of the institution/center.
12.4. EMBARQ agrees that the vendor work rules and procedures vary from site to site, dependent
on the site's security level and physical limitations. These work rules will be provided to
EMBARQ before the commencement of any work on this project. Any EMBARQ or
subcontractor employee, working at a WDOC location, must present proper picture
identification. WDOe also reserves the right to deny access at its sole discretion.
13. SERVICE STANDARDS AND QUALITY EVIDENCE
13.1. EMBARQ agrees to service standards and quality, continuity, transparency, and adequacy of
staffing, as well as other resources, will be maintained in the highest possible manner over
the life of the contract.
13.2. EMBARQ will provide customer service staff to WDOC to receive and process orders for
adds, moves and changes, scheduling work, updating records, updating systems to include
central processors, software, firmware, and other operational components.
13.3. EMBARQ has a support organization in place to respond to trouble calls, 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, requests for infomation and other service issues. EMBARQ agrees to
immediately trace recent calls placed from specific telephones, in case of an emergency.
EMBARQ will provide administratiye support to make changes in databases, system
parameters or caJl parameters. EMBARQ will provide points of contact and customer
service for inquiries made by called parties relating to operational issues and billing.
13.4. The procedural information listed above will be provided in a written fonnat to each site and
to WDOC's Telecommunications Manager to be used as a reference for daily usage. This
document will contain contact information, including telephone, fax and e-mail addresses, as
well as escalation procedures. This document will be kept up to date during the temi of the
contract. The EMBARQ Program Manager will send an updated document in a manner
acceptable by WDOC (fax, mail, e-mail) each time a change in personnel or procedures is
made.
13.5. EMBARQ also agrees to provide additional consulting services to the WDOC or individual
site regarding inmate telephone service, as reasonably requested.
13.6. EMBARQ agrees to fully support all the contract reporting requirements related to inmate
ca1Jing system usage, perfomance, and trouble reporting by doing the following. EMBARQ
agrees to fully support and maintain initial and ongoing management of all databases created
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for the State. EMBARQ also agrees to provide full maintenance services in connection with
all services and equipment provided under this contract. EMBARQ has reviewed the RFP
maintenance requirements and will fully meet all requirements.
13.7. EMBARQ understands and agrees that additions, changes and moves of premise equipment

will be ordered in writing by WDOC. Further, EMBARQ agrees that work must be
completed within 15 days, except for new institutions, for which dates will be established on
a case-by-case basis. EMBARQ agrees that removals will be completed within 10 days of
order.
13.8.

EMBARQ agrees to provide a combination of centralized Contractor staff and available on·
site contractor staff. The centralized staff will provide an on-line "Help Desk." EMBARQ is
dedicated to providing a high level of customer service, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
EMBARQ operates customer service centers across the United States, specializing in
providing customer service to state, local and government customers. EMBARQ's
designated in state Project Manager will be available during normal business hours (7=30 AM
- 4:30 PM) (Monday tJu:ough Friday). Should any situation occur after hours, a toll free
number set up by EMBARQ specifically for WDOC is available. This number will be listed
in the manual provided to each location.

13.9. EMBARQ will use its controlled closed-loop system for reporting, documenting, analyzing

and correcting failures, problems, and anomalies. The initial trouble report is generated via
system diagnostics, State facility phone call, or facsimile. During working hours (7:30 AM 4:30 PM) (Monday through Friday) and after hours a toll free number to the EMBARQ
Inmate Help Desk is available to the DOC to initiate the trouble reporting process. The
EMBARQ System Administrator will assign a priority ranking, based.on the level of
severity. The appropriate EMBARQ personnel will be contacted, depending on the level of
severity.
14. TITLE TO EQUIPMENT - Through the term of this Agreement (60 months, with two possible

one-year extensions), EMBARQ shall hold title to all equipment covered by the agreement with the
exception of the telephone instruments. At the conclusion of the initial 60 months, plus any
extensions of the Agreement, EMBARQ shall transfer title of all the existing equipment, which
includes, but is 110t limited to, hardware, software, interconnect components and interfaces, to
WDOC at no cost to WDOC. This includes title to any and all monitoring equipment, cabling, and
all other inmate telephone equipment installed, as well as all telephone instruments, but excludes any
proprietary software systems used under license from the owner(s) of such intellectual property.
15. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
15.1. WDOC shall not be held liable for EMBARQ's inability to collect on any Operator Services
calls that EMBARQ allows through its network. WDOC shall not be responsible for, or for
collecting, any Federal, State, or local taxes normally associated with telephone use charges.
WDOC shall not be responsible for establishing or guaranteeing any minimum amount of
calls measured by minutes used, calls completed, or revenue generated.
Notwithstanding the above, should average daily population over the course of a six-month
period fall below 20,500 (vs. current ADP of approximately 22,500), EMBARQ and WDOC
agree to work in good faith to renegotiate commissions anellor contract rates, fees or other
charges in good faith to preserVe, to the greatest extent possible, the economic benefits of this
Contract contemplated by EMBARQ during the bidding process.

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15.2.

Bxcept for defaults by subcontractors or as otherwise set forth herein, neither party shall be
deemed negligent, at fault or liable in any respect to the other for any delay, intenuption or
failure in performance hereunder resulting from fire, flood, earthquake, other natural disaster,
riot, acts of God, war, nuclear accidents, labor disputes, strike~, unavailability of
transportation, public regulatory body, or governmental statutes or regulations superimposed
after the fact, or other cause beyond the reasonable control ofdle party delayed, interrupted
or prevented from performing. If a delay or failure in performance by BMBARQ arises out
of a default of its subcontractor and if such default arises out of causes beyond the control of
both BMBARQ and subcontractor, and without the fault or negligence of either of them,
BMBARQ shall not be liable for damages of such delay or failure, unless the supplies or
services to be furnished by the subcontractor were obtainable from other sources in sufficient
time and at comparable costs to pennit EMBARQ to meet the required performance
schedule.
.

15.3.

Delays or failures beyond the control of EMBARQ, including those caused by either a Local
Exchange Carrier (LEC) or WDOC will not be considered a failure to perform and
EMBARQ shall not be liable for damages arising from such delay or failure.

15.4.

BMBARQ shall be liable for damages arising out of injury to the person andlor damage to
the property ofWDOC, its employees, persons designated by WDOC for training, or any
other person(s) other than agents or employees ofEMBARQ, designated by WDOC for any
purpose, prior to, during, or subsequent to delivery, installation, acceptanc~, and use of any
equipment, equipment software and telephone services provided under this agreement, at
. WDOC's place of business, to the extent the injury or damage was caused by the fault or
negligence of BMBARQ. In addition to the liability imposed upon BMBARQ to the extent
such injury or damage was suffered as a result of BMBARQ's fault or negligence, EMBARQ
agrees to save and hold hannless WDOC from every expense, liability, or payment, arising
out of such negligent act. EMBARQ also agrees to hold WDOC hannless for any negligent
act or omission to the extent caused by a subcontractor or other person employed by or under
the supervision ofBMBARQ under the tenns, of this Agreement.

15.5.

WDOC shall not be liable in the event of loss, incident, destruction, theft, damage, etc., for
any equipment, equipment software and telephone services provided under this Agreement
except in the case ofWDOC employee'S destruction:, theft, and damage to any of the
equipment or WDOC's negligence. Further, WDOC shall take reasonable precaution to
protect the equipment. It shall be EMBARQ's sole responsibility to obtain insurance
coverage for such loss in an amount that BMBARQ deems appropriate. BMBARQ shall
further be responsible for repairing or replacing any such equipment, equipment software and
telephone services loss to make it fully operational wiiliin a reasonable period ofthne.

15.6.

EMBARQ agrees that WDOC shall not be responsible for any liability incurred by
BMBARQ or its employees arising out of the ownership, possession, operation, control, use,
maintenance, delivery, andlor installation of equipment, equipment software and telephone
services provided by BMBARQ. except ifliability arises from or is attributable to the gross
negligence. malfeasance or willful misconduct of the WDOC or its employees or agents.

15.7.

BMBARQ understands and agrees that WDOC does not maintain commercial liability
insurance. BMBARQ agrees to carry liability insurance as follows:

15.7.1. The following minimum insurance limits apply to vendors doing business within the
State of Wisconsin. All policies must be issued with a 30-day cancellation notice, by an
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insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Wisconsin, with a minimum
AM Best rating of A-, and signed by an authorized agent.
15.7.2. Worker's Compensation (WC)

Statutory limits

Each Accident

$100,000

Disease-Policy Limit

$500,000

Disease-Each Employee

$100,000

15.7.3. Commercial General Liability (CGL)
General Aggregate including
Products & Completed Operations

$1,000,000

Each Occurrence

$1,000,000

15.7.4. Automobile liability:
Combined Single Limit

$1,000,000

15.8. A certificateofinsurance, which evidences that an insurance policy exists, must be mailed to
the WDOC within 10 days following the execution of this contract. The certificate should be
mailed to:
Steve Mahoney, Purchasing Agent - Senior
Department of Corrections
P.O. Box 7991
Madison, WI 53707-7991
The certificate must include the following infonnation: insurer, insurance agency, insured,
type(s) of insurance, policynumber(s), effective date(s), expiration date(s), limits, certificate
holder, cancellation procedure and the name of the representative who authorized the policy.
15.9. EMBARQ further understands and agrees that WDOC cannot save and hold hannless andlor
indemnify EMBARQ or its employees against any liability incurred or arising as a result of an
activity ofEMBARQ or any activity of its employees perfonned in coIUlection with BMBARQ,
except if Such liability arises from or is attributable to the gross negligence, malfeasance or
willful misconduct of the WDOC or its employees or agents.
15.10. EMBARQ shall be liable, and agrees to be liable for, and shall indemnify, defend and hold the
WDOC hannless from all claims, suits, judgments, or damages of whatsoever kind or nature,
including court costs and attomey fees, to the extent Caused by wrongful acts, negligence, or
omissions by EMBARQ in the course of this Agreement.
15.11. Except as otherwise provided in this contract, in no event shall either party be liable to the other
for any indirect, incidental,· special or consequential damages even if aware of the potential
thereof.
15.12. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing contained herein shall limit EMBARQ's liability for
personal injury and damages to tangible property caused by EMBARQ's negligence or tortuous
act Also, in the event of a termination of this contract by EMBARQ, which is not authorized
by this contract, EMBARQ agrees to reimburse WDOe for the costs of another procurement
process and any additional cost increases for phone service obtained through substitute
perfonnance obtained by WDOC; provided however that WDOC shall not be entitled to
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recover such costs in the event EMBARQ tenninates due to DOC's failure to comply with
the Contract..
16. NOTICES - All notices, requests, demands or communications required or pennitted under the
Agreement shall be in writing, delivered personally or by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, at the
respective addresses set forth below and shall be deemed effective upon personal delivery or when
received if sent by U.S. Mail.
IftoWDOC:
Steve Mahoney, Purchasing Agent - Senior
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
P.O. Box 7991
Madison, WI 53707-7991
With a copy to:
Office of Legal Counsel
Wisconsin Deparbnent of Corrections
P.O. Box 7925
Madison, WI 53707·7925
If to EMBARQ:
Bill Cheek
President
9300 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, KS 66212
With a copy to:
Embarq Payphone Services, Inc
DireCtor - Paul Cooper
9300 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, KS 66212
If either party changes the above name, and or title(s) and or addresses, then written notice of
such cbange shall be rendered in writing to the other party and said notification shall be attached
to the originals of the Agreement.
.
17. ATTORNEY FEES - In the event that legal action is taken against the State of Wisconsin or
WDOC, arising out of, under and/or pertaining to the Agreement, and if such legal action names
EMBARQ as a co-defendant, or ifWDOC or EMBARQ requires documentation or any other type of
assistance in preparing for a hearing, or in defending itself in court, the State, WDOC or EMBARQ
shall offer all necessary assistance at no cost to the other party, and shall not require tbe other party
to reimburse it for any attorney fees incurred by such party.

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18. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
18.1. No tenn, provision or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed waived and no breach

excused, unless such waiver or consent shall be in writing and· signed by an individual
authorized to so waive or- consent. Any consent by either party to, or waiver o~ a breach by
the other, whether express or implied, shall not constitute a consent to, waiver o~ or excuse
for any other breach or subsequent breach, except 'as may be expressly provided in the waiver
or consent.
.
18.2. In the event of any material breach of the Agreement by one party, the other party shaH give
written notice spe~ifying the bre.ach.
18.3. WDOC and EMBARQ agree that, the existence of a material breach notwithstanding, they
will continue without delay to carry out all their responsibilities under this Agreement which
are not affected by the material breach until such time that the Agreement is terminated.
19. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
19.1.

WDOC, EMBARQ and all subcontractors shall be responsible for complying with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations in the conduct of the work hereunder,
including but not limited to, the laws and regulations related to eavesdropping and wire-.
tapping. WDOC and BMBARQ represeI)t 811d warrant that their use of the call recording
capabilities provided herein shall at all time be lawful. BMBARQ personnel will comply
with any CUlTent and future state, federal and local laws and regulations, court orders,
directives, ACA and NCCHC standards, and WDOC policies and procedures.

19.2.

EMBARQ accepts full responsibility. for payment of all taxes and insurance including
worker's compensation, insurance premiums, unemployment compensation insurance
premiums, all income tax deductionS, social security deductions, and any and all other taxes
or payroll deductions required for ail employees engaged by' EMBARQ in the perfonnance
of the work authorized by this Agreement EMBARQ agrees to' carry, at a minimum, workets
compensation insurance within the statutory Bmits set by the Wisconsin Statutes.

files

20. FILES· EMBARQ will maintain
of all subcontractors and contract employees on-site at all
WDOC institutions or other premises in a location where they may readily be made available to
WDOC's contract administrator or designee. All necessary information, such as licenses,
professional certifications, insurance certificates, and evaluations, will be contained in these files.
21. DISCHARGES - EMBARQ will immediately notify the Contract Administrator of any discharges
or removal of professional staff and the reason for the action.
22. RIGHT TO CURE AND PENALTY

22.1. In the event that EMBARQ fails to perfonn its obligations under this Agreement, WDOC
shall give EMBARQ notice of sucb deficiency in writing. EMBARQ agrees to correct such
failure within thirty (30) days, or if the failure is such that it cannot be corrected within thirty
(30) days, EMBARQ shall commence correction within'thirty (30) days and shall continue to
work on the failure with due diligence until such failure is corrected. WDOC reserves the
right to assess a penalty of One Thousand ($1,000.00) dollars per day for every day in excess
of thirty (30) days that such failure exists. Each failure to perform shall be considered
separately and may individually be subject to the assessment of penalties, such that the same
system failure at multiple institutional locations would be treated as separate failures, each
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subject to the specified penalty. IfEMBARQ fails to correct or begin correction within
thirty (30) days of notice from WDOC, then upon thirty (30) days additional notice to
EMBARQ, WDOC may require EMBARQ to remove, replace, or remediate the affected
inmate telephone equipment without penalty or liability to the State.
22.2.

EMBARQ will not be responsible or liable for any errors or omissions in data supplied by
WDOC, including but not limited to, inmate personal identification numbers (pINs), call
allowed lists, and processing of attorney names and numbers.

23. AMENDMENTS OR ALTERATIONS - No amendment or alteration of the teans of this contract
shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by both parties. This contract may be executed in

two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.

To be completed by Contractor
For

By

Date
Title

State of Wisconsin
DepwrnnentofConrections
3099 E. Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 7925
Madison, WI 53707-7925

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Embarq Payphone Services, mc
9300 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, KS 66212

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William E. Cheek

Date

Secretary, Department of Corrections

Title

Phone 608-240-5505

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