Title
Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Purchase Orders in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 with certified resellers of Cisco Systems, Inc. technology for Technology Equipment Using the State of California NASPO ValuePoint Master Price Agreement for an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Infrastructure
* Sustainability & Resiliency
* Fiscal Sustainability and Transparency
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends City Council adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Purchase Orders for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 with certified resellers of Cisco Systems, Inc. for Technology Equipment Using the State of California NASPO ValuePoint Master Price Agreement for an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000.
BACKGROUND
The Information Technology Department (IT) maintains network devices, including firewalls and switches to provide Internet and internal connectivity to City staff and the community via public WiFi. Regular and prompt replacement of aging technology equipment is critical to ensure the effective, secure, and efficient operation of City business.
The current state of City network equipment utilized by City staff is aging and in desperate need of replacement. The existing technology equipment utilizes legacy technology and does not support the needs of a modern workforce. This situation causes significant inefficiencies, frequent outages and a negative impact on work productivity.
Analysis
The IT Department performed an extensive evaluation of network hardware and multiple manufacturers. IT selected Cisco Systems, Inc. as the preferred manufacturer, taking into consideration technical capabilities, reliability, functionality, maintainability, and cost. IT is currently evaluating proposals and additional services provided by resellers.
Staff will utilize the State of California NASPO ValuePoint Master Price Agreement, a statewide competitively bid contra...
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