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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of a Combined Spending Authority with Logicalis Inc and Golden Star Technology Inc for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $250,000 for the Purchase of Replacement Hardware and Network Infrastructure.
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Meeting Date: July 14, 2025
Contact Person/Dept.: J.R. Wright / Information Technology
Phone Number: (310) 253-5950
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (07/10/2025)
Department Approval: J.R. Wright, Chief Information Officer, (06/18/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a combined spending authority with Logicalis Inc and Golden Star Technology Inc (GST) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 for the purchase of replacement hardware and network infrastructure.
BACKGROUND
On August 14, 2023, the City Council approved a staff recommendation authorizing a Blanket Purchase Order with Logicalis Inc. for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to support the purchase of replacement hardware and network infrastructure. That agreement included the replacement of end-of-life components and enhancements to virtual meeting capabilities.
As the City continues to modernize its networking infrastructure, it remains focused on reducing expenditures while enhancing system performance, security, and availability. In pursuit of these goals, the City has reevaluated the proposal from the previously approved vendor, Logicalis, to identify potential cost savings without compromising technological capabilities or service. Following a comprehensive review of alternative vendors, the Information Technology Department has determined that Golden Star Technology Inc. (GST) offers a more cost-effective and technically appropriate solution. Through competitively sourced agreements, GST can pr...
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