Title
Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-16 authorizing the City Manager to purchase Data Server Hardware from EST Group utilizing the State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-TSO-3763; and take appropriate action
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BACKGROUND:
The City routinely replaces server hardware on a five year cycle (subject to funding availability), which is a benchmark that generally corresponds to the useful life of these systems. The acquisition of this hardware will provide the necessary equipment, complete with the current technology and maintenance, to ensure the City’s ability to reliably and efficiently deliver technology services.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Farmers Branch requested vendor quotations utilizing the State of Texas Department of Information Resources contract pricing for automated information systems. City Administration evaluated the quotations as to meeting specifications and desires to award the purchase of the server hardware to EST Group.
The approved FY 2018-2019 budget provides $138,000 for the purchase of the replacement server hardware. The hardware will be procured under a cooperative purchasing contract through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), contract number DIR-TSO-3763. The proposed procurement from EST Group would include the following items:
(6) PowerEdge R740XD Servers - $115,905
(1) PowerEdge R740 Server - $15,233
Total Hardware Amount $131,140
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted Financial Impact is $131,140 from Fixed Asset Account 103-2112-611-46-50
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends approving Resolution No. 2019-16, as presented.
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Resolution No. 2019-16, as presented.
2. I move to approve Resolution No. 2019-16, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Council Resolution 2019-16
2. EST Group Server Hardware Quote
3. Contract Certificate 1295 No. 2019-444576