Tony Gonzalez
Presenter
Tony Gonzalez, Director of Information Technology
Contact Info
(830) 221-4339 - tgonzalez@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of a contract with GTS Technology Solutions to support the replacement of the City’s network infrastructure and associated equipment
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Much of the City’s current network equipment was replaced in FY 2016. The equipment was purchased with 5 years of warranty/support that will expire in the coming months. In order to keep this critical infrastructure under warranty and to take advantage of the latest changes in networking technology, the City is proposing to replace much of the existing equipment. This purchase will provide the City faster networking capabilities and will include the same 5 years of support as previously purchased.
This proposal does NOT include the buildings currently being rebuilt/built as a part of the 2019 Bond Project, nor does it include the Library and Westside Community Center public networks or the Civic Center public network, which was replaced in January of 2020.
This cost associated with this project totals $411,590, which includes a 5-year warranty consisting of 4-hour On-Site Service and next business day parts placement.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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Yes |
Strategic Priorities 3 |
Effective Management |
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding was incorporated into the recently issued 2020 Tax Note to support the full replacement of the City’s network infrastructure. Therefore, sufficient funds are available .
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends purchase of the equipment from GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources, DIR, contracts, which fulfill procurement requirements.