STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: September 22, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a two-year cooperative purchasing agreement for services to upgrade the network utilized by the Library for the Department of Information and Technology Services with Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC through the Department of Information Resources Cooperative Agreement - Not to exceed $167,778 - Financing: Data Services Fund
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BACKGROUND
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide services to upgrade the network utilized by the Library. The services will be used to install and configure equipment obtained by the City through the federal E-Rate program. The E-Rate program provides discounts for technology equipment to eligible libraries to enhance efficiency and meet needs for increased demand of network bandwidth to support distance learning efforts and expand Wi-Fi access.
The Department of Information Resources 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 which authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
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. The current calculated living wage during the solicitation process of this contract is $12.38; the selected vendor meets this requirement.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2021 |
FY 2022 |
Future Years |
|
Data Services Fund |
$167,778.00 |
$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 |
M/WBE % |
M/WBE $ |
|
$167,778.00 |
Other Services |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
• The Business Inclusion and Development Policy does not apply to Other Service contracts. |
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• Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC - Non-local; Workforce - 100.00% 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
Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC
1955 Lakeway Drive, Ste. 220
Lewisville, TX 75057
Bob Cagnazzi, Chairman of the Board/Chief Executive Officer
Neil Johnston, Chief Financial Officer
Dave Har, Chief Operating Officer
Vinu Thomas, Chief Technology Officer