STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: November 8, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a four-year cooperative purchasing agreement for the purchase of hardware and software, maintenance, and support for a network security management monitoring and response system for the Department of Information and Technology Services with Netsync Network Solutions, Inc. through the Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $2,167,522.05 - Financing: Data Services Fund (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 hardware and software, maintenance, and support for a network security management monitoring and response system for the Department of Information and Technology Services. The services includes network monitoring, software patches and upgrades, on-site technical support, and 24/7 system support. The security operation team will utilize this technology to assist in detection and prevention of network security breach and destruction from malicious traffic. The system ensures the security team shall have adequate security alerts to allow faster response to identified anomalous traffic internally.
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)
On June 10, 2020, the City Council authorized a three-year cooperative contract for the purchase of hardware and software, maintenance, and support for a network security management monitoring and response system by Resolution 20-0917.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
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Data Services Fund |
$877,438.05 |
$645,042.00 |
$645,042.00 |
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 |
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$2,167,522.05 |
Other Services |
N/A |
|
M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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• The Business Inclusion and Development Policy does not apply to Cooperative Purchasing Agreements. |
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• Netsync Network Solutions, Inc. - Local; Workforce - 0.00 % 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
Netsync Network Solutions, Inc.
2304 Tarpley Road, Suite 114
Carrollton, TX 75006
Diane Gonzales, President