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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of a Blanket Purchase Order with Logicalis Inc for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $250,000 for the Purchase of Replacement Hardware and Network Infrastructure.
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Meeting Date: August 14, 2023
Contact Person/Dept.: Michele Williams / Information Technology
Phone Number: (310) 253-5959
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (08/09/2023)
Department Approval: Michele Williams, Chief Information Officer (08/02/2023)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a Blanket Purchase Order with Logicalis Inc for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 for the purchase of replacement hardware and network infrastructure.
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
On January 9, 2023 City Council approved an agreement with Logicalis Inc for network software/hardware maintenance support for the city's telephone and data networking systems. Each year the IT Department combines the maintenance contracts for networking equipment currently in service with any newly purchased equipment to create a master renewal strategy for all components. Additionally, during the annual budget process, end-of-life networking components are identified for recommended replacement in the upcoming fiscal year. The Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 includes funds for the replacement of end-of-life network switches, end-of-life desktop phones, and the purchase of additional conference room network equipment to support virtual meetings.
Staff recommends purchasing the networking components and related hardware from Logicalis as they are the existing vendor who provides the City's SmartNet maintenance and support contract. When new components are p...
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