STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: January 11, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a two-year cooperative purchasing agreement for the purchase of network cabling installation services and equipment for the Department of Information and Technology Services with Shelby Communications, LLC through the Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $7,213,690 - Financing: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund ($3,506,845), Data Services Fund ($100,000), and Information Technology Equipment ($3,606,845) (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a cooperative purchasing agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide for the purchase of network cabling installation services and equipment for the Department of Information and Technology Services. This agreement will allow the City to complete projects to improve network access, complete digital divide projects, and ensure voice and data is reliably delivered over cables installed throughout the City. Network cabling ensures City employees can effectively provide direct services to those disproportionately impacted through limited access to technology.
The Texas 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.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
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