As part of the City’s ongoing efforts to maintain a secure and reliable technology environment, a third-party vendor was retained to audit and verify the lifecycle status of the City’s security hardware. The assessment concluded that the current equipment has reached the end of its useful and supported lifecycle and should be upgraded to maintain system reliability, security, and vendor support. This resolution seeks authorization to use funds approved in the FY 2025–26 Information Technology budget to acquire new security hardware from SHI (a Buyboard cooperative vendor), which includes three years of Premium Support and three years of associated software support. The total cost for the hardware and support is $110,684. Funding is available within the FY 2025–26 Information Technology budget, with a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $111,000. 

To obtain Council authorization to purchase new security hardware to ensure the continued protection of City resources. 

To protect city and community resources with additional layers of proven security hardware. 

Authorize approval of purchase of recommended security hardware with three years of support.

The initial cost of the hardware is $110,684 with three years of support. Funds are available in the Information Technology budget for FY 25-26. The maximum not to exceed amount is set at $111,000.

Approval for Resolution 26-R-023.