STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: February 26, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Information and Technology Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
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Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 61 to the existing agreement for the purchase of voice and data network services, network management, monitoring, maintenance, information technology security, and related services for the Department of Information and Technology Services with AT&T Enterprises, LLC through the Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $37,801,379.15 - Financing: Data Services Fund ($29,462,452.98) and General Fund ($1,224,509.13) and 2024 Master Lease Equipment Fund ($7,114,417.04) (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This cooperative purchasing agreement will allow for the continued purchase of voice and data network services, network management, monitoring, maintenance, information technology security, and related services. The Department of Information and Technology Services will utilize these services to ensure City wide network health and availability for all departments to utilize information technology services to accomplish goals and deliver services to Dallas residents.
Key Benefits:
Some key benefits to continuing to receive maintenance, support, and managed services from AT&T Enterprises, LLC include but not limited to:
* Continuing to upgrade network switches and hosting circuits.
* Receive help desk services and engineering support.
* Access key support services, such as penetration testing, report development, and performance monitoring.
* Provide time to draft and execute a Request For Competitive Seals Proposals for future network managed service's needs.
The Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government C...
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