STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Core
AGENDA DATE: June 25, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 6
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
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Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to exercise the first of two, three-year renewal options, to the cooperative purchasing agreement with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. through the Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement, for the purchase of firewalls and equipment, related accessories, managed services, and support services for the Dallas Airport System for the Department of Aviation - Not to exceed $150,264.04 - Financing: Aviation Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service contract is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This Supplemental Agreement will provide for continued purchase of firewalls and equipment, related accessories, managed services, and support services for the Dallas Airport System 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.
On November 10, 2015, the City Council authorized a living wage policy that requires contractors to pay their employees a “living wage” rate as established annually by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage Calculator for Dallas County by Resolution No. 15-2141. This contract renewal option includes the living wage of $15.21.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On May 11, 2022, 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 Dallas Airport System for the Department of Aviation with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. through the Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement by Resolution No. 22-0729.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
Aviation Fund |
$150,264.04 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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:
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Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
|
$150,264.04 |
Other Services |
N/A |
|
M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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• The Business Inclusion and Development Policy does not apply to Cooperative Purchasing Agreements. |
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• GTS Technology Solutions, Inc.- Non-local; Workforce - 6.87% Local |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
GTS Technology Solutions, Inc.
9211 Waterford Centre Boulevard
Suite 275
Austin, TX 78758
Britta Butler, Chief Operating Officer