PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: August 25, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 6
DEPARTMENT: Department of Aviation
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a five-year cooperative purchasing agreement with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. for the one-time purchase and installation of a Pure Storage solution to manage VMware Cloud Services including maintenance and support services through The Interlocal Purchasing System - Total not to exceed $1,031,460.00 - Financing: Aviation Fund
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BACKGROUND
The Department of Aviation needs a reliable and scalable storage solution to support its VMware Cloud Services environment, which is critical for hosting and managing virtualized applications for infrastructure.
The Department of Aviation operates a wide range of critical systems that support daily operations, including systems for passenger processing, security, airline operations and administrative functions. These systems rely on a good quality VMware Cloud Services environment to ensure continuous operational efficiency.
This cooperative purchasing agreement will allow the Department of Aviation to acquire a Pure Storage solution that will enhance system performance, improve data reliability, and provide the scalability necessary to support future growth. The solution includes five years of maintenance and support for ongoing system performance, vendor support, and timely resolution of technical issues.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
Aviation Fund |
$11,303.56 |
$206,292.00 |
$813,864.44 |
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
|
Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. |
Non-local |
40.31% |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
GTS Technology Solutions, Inc.
Juli Primeaux, Executive Vice President