STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: December 11, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Information and Technology Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a one-year cooperative purchasing agreement for the purchase of Infoblox, a centrally managed Domain Name System, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, and Internet Protocol Address space/Management solution for security monitoring and threat detection for the Department of Information and Technology Services with Netsync Network Solutions, Inc. through the Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $114,740.00 - Financing: 2023 Homeland Security-Urban Area Security Initiative 24-26 Fund
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BACKGROUND
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide a centrally managed DNS, DHCP, and IP Address space/Management (DDI) solution for security monitoring and threat detection. This solution will optimize the City’s network infrastructure and enhance security and operational efficiencies.
Key Benefits include:
• Real-time Identification and mitigation of potential security threats
• IP address management, SHCP, and DNS configuration automation
• Automation of DHCP and DNS activities for reporting and audits
The DIR (Department of Information Resources) agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code which authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
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2023 Homeland Security - Urban Area Security Initiative 24-26 Fund |
$114,740.00 |
$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 |
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$114,740.00 |
Other Services |
N/A |
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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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• Netsync Network Solutions, Inc. - Non-local; Workforce - 0.00% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Cooperative Purchasing Agreement |
• Cooperative purchasing agreements enable the City to associate with State agencies, other local governments, or local cooperative organizations comprised of other state and local governments, to leverage market buying power and enable the City to purchase goods or services at lower prices |
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• The cooperative purchasing agreement is an alternative method of meeting the requirements for competitive bidding or competitive sealed proposals, not an exception from that requirement |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Netsync Networked Solutions, Inc.
2500 West Loop South, Ste 410-510
Houston, Tx 77027
Diane Gonzales, President