STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: January 22, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 6
DEPARTMENT: Department of Aviation
EXECUTIVE: Dev Rastogi
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the cooperative purchasing agreement with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. to exercise the first of two, three-year renewal options for the continued purchase of firewalls and equipment, related accessories, managed services, and support services for the Department of Aviation, originally procured through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources interlocal agreement - Not to exceed $769,922.51, from $658,939.00 to $1,428,861.51 - Financing: Aviation Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of the cooperative purchasing agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the cooperative purchasing agreement will allow for the continued purchase of firewalls and equipment, related accessories, managed services, and support services for the Department of Aviation (AVI). AVI falls under Transportation Critical Infrastructure Sector and Presidential Policy Directive 21 (PPD-21): Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience which advances a national policy to strengthen and maintain secure, functioning, and resilient critical infrastructure. The airport firewalls are the first line of defense to protect AVI’s critical infrastructure from cyber threats. The current firewalls must have continued maintenance and support that will ensure protection for Dallas Love Field Airport. With major cyber-attacks such as ‘SolarWinds’ moving across the world, the City must stay on the cutting edge of technological infrastructure.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 24, 2020, the City Council authorized a one-year cooperative purchasing agreement for the purchase of firewalls and equipment, related accessories, managed services, and support for the Department of Information and Technology Services sold through Carahsoft Technology Corp. and distributed by GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. through the Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement by Resolution No. 20-1000.
On August 11, 2021, the City Council authorized a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement, with two three-year renewal options, for the purchase of firewalls and equipment, related accessories, managed services, and support services for the Department of Aviation with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. through the Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement by Resolution No. 21-1257.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
Aviation Fund |
$769,922.51 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement $658,939.00
Supplemental Agreement No. 1 (this action) $769,922.51
Total $1,428,861.51
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
|
Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
|
$769,922.51 |
Other Services |
N/A |
|
M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
• The Business Inclusion and Development Policy does not apply to Cooperative Purchasing Agreements. |
|
• GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. - Non-local; Workforce - 6.87% Local |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
GTS Technology Solutions, Inc.
9211 Waterford Centre Blvd., Suite 175
Austin, TX 78758
Juli Primeaux, Executive Vice President