STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: April 10, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement for the purchase of a network visibility and threat management solution for the Department of Information and Technology Services with ePlus Technology, Inc. through The Interlocal Purchasing System cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $405,828.06 - Financing: Data Services Fund ($270,552.04) and Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds ($135,276.02) (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 a network visibility and threat management solution for the Department of Information and Technology Services. This will provide for a portion of the City's layered network and performance monitoring approach to securing the City network while ensuring the network achieves an expected level of performance. Network security and performance are vital to supporting both on-premises, remote work, and video services.
This network visibility and threat management solution monitors:
* Incoming and going network traffic transmitted by employees, residents, vendors, and others transacting business with the City
* Communications between devices connected to and/or inside the City's network
* Performance of critical applications, telephony, and video services
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...
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