STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Workforce, Education & Equity
AGENDA DATE: November 13, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Information and Technology Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a five-year master agreement for the purchase of Cisco communications equipment and SmartNet maintenance for the Department of Information & Technology Services with Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC through The Interlocal Purchasing System cooperative agreement - Estimated amount of $16,514,751.03 - Financing: Data Services Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This cooperative purchasing agreement does not encumber funds; the purpose of a master agreement is to establish firm pricing for goods, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This five-year master agreement will allow for the purchase of Cisco communication equipment and SmartNet maintenance for the Department of Information & Technology Services. The City's communication network currently utilizes Cisco equipment and SmartNet maintenance, this agreement will make available the necessary equipment and software to replace end-of-life equipment, to enhance the current network and provide communication equipment for new facilities. Typical purchases from this master agreement include desk phones, routers, switches, servers, software, and software licenses.
The Interlocal Purchasing System cooperative 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 authorizes a local government to participate in a C...
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