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Consider approving Resolution No. 2014-063 authorizing the City Manager to purchase data networking hardware and software for the Justice Center and City Hall in an amount not to exceed $120,000 from Vology, Incorporated, utilizing the GSA Contract, Schedule 70, #GS-35F-0345Y pricing, providing an effective date, and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
This request is part of a multi-year plan for the replacement of obsolete network hardware across the City. This specific phase of the plan replaces the Justice Center core network switch hardware, which is at the end of its life and end of support. Additionally, this phase includes hardware upgrades and additional equipment required to provide added redundancy for the City Hall core network infrastructure.
DISCUSSION:
The upgrades to the Justice Center network hardware not only will replace the existing obsolete hardware, it will provide for higher connectivity speeds to City Hall, along with redundancy that does not exist today.
The City Hall Network Core Upgrade will provide upgrades for the existing network equipment and provide additional hardware necessary for redundancy. Additionally, the newer hardware will offer more scalability and provide an increase in network throughput speeds.
This project will involve both hardware procurements as well as various support and implementation services as needed. This request only seeks authorization for the procurement of the hardware and software. Professional services will be provided by separate vendor partners as necessary.
A fixed asset request in the amount of $176,000 for these upgrades was approved as part of the FY 2013-2014 budget process.
This request is consistent with Core Value No. 5 by providing functional, sustainable, and well-maintained infrastructure, facilities and equipment.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends approving Resolution No. 2014-063 authorizing the City Manager to purchase data networ...
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