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CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Authorization to Increase Spending Authority by $60,000 for an Aggregate Total of $110,000 for Software Purchases through CDW Government Inc. to Support Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Enterprise System Needs; and (2) and Authorization to the City Manager to Approve Amendment(s) in an Additional Amount Not-to-Exceed 10% of the Authorized Amount for Unanticipated Costs.
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Meeting Date: March 9, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Johnnie Griffing / IT Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-5976
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (03/04/2026)
Department Approval: J.R. Wright, Chief Information Officer (02/27/2026)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) authorize an increase in spending authority in an amount not-to-exceed $60,000 for an aggregate total of $110,000 for software purchases through CDW Government Inc. (CDWG) to support cybersecurity improvements, data protection requirements, and additions to existing enterprise systems for the remainder of the fiscal year; and (2) authorize the City Manager to approve amendment(s) in an additional amount not-to-exceed 10% of the authorized amount for unanticipated costs.
BACKGROUND
The City relies on a variety of enterprise software systems to support daily operations across departments. These systems require periodic updates, license adjustments, and replacement of legacy technologies to maintain security, reliability, and operational continuity.
The Information Technology Department purchases many software solutions through CDWG, an authorized reseller that provides competitive pricing across a wide range of software products used by the City. CDWG provides access to cooperative purchasing contracts and pricing that allows the City to obtain software products at favorab...
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