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Consider approving Resolution No. 2014-061 authorizing the City Manager to purchase servers, data storage hardware, software, and implementation services for use by Public Safety and Municipal Court in an amount not to exceed $110,000 from EST Group utilizing the State of Texas Department of Information Resources contract pricing for automated information systems, providing an effective date, and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
This request is the second phase of a two phased initiative. Phase one, which was completed in fiscal year 2013, established a robust platform for server virtualization and scalable data storage. Phase two focuses on the replacement of servers and upgrades to the data storage systems utilized by Public Safety and Municipal Court. Additionally, this phase provides the technology resources needed to establish a foundation for improving our disaster recover preparedness.
DISCUSSION:
This project includes the purchase and implementation of Dell servers, VMware virtual server software, a Dell Compellent Data Storage Array and Fiber Data Switches. A fixed asset request in the amount of $150,000 to implement phase two of this initiative was approved as part of the fiscal year 2013-2014 budget process.
This request is consistent with Core Value Number 5 by providing functional, sustainable and well-maintained infrastructure, facilities and equipment.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends approving Resolution 2014-061 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with EST Group for the purchase and implementation of server and data storage hardware and software for use by Police, Fire, and Municipal Court utilizing the Department of Information Resources contract DIR-SDD-1951, and take appropriate action.
ACTIONS:
1) Motion to approve Resolution No. 2014-061 authorizing the City Manager to purchase servers, data storage hardware, software, and implementation services for use by Public Saf...
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