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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
7.A.
Special City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 07/30/2025
- Department Head:
- Fernando Corona
- Submitted By:
- Fernando Corona, Information Technology Manager, Administration, Information Technology
Action Requested:
Motion
ITEM:
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding authorization for the purchase of Fortinet network infrastructure equipment to replace aging network hardware and to upgrade firewalls through PCS Solutions using 1GPA National Purchasing Cooperative Agreement Contract #25-09PV-06 under the authority of the City of San Luis Procurement Code 3.05.090, Cooperative Purchasing. (Fernando Corona, IT Manager)
SUMMARY:
The City of San Luis Information Technology Division is requesting approval for the purchase of Fortinet network infrastructure equipment through PCS Solutions, totaling $211,340.92. Staff recommends purchase be made through 1GPA National Purchasing Cooperative Agreement contract #25-09PV-06 under the authority of the City of San Luis Procurement Code 3.05.090, Cooperative Purchasing.
The primary objective is to replace aging and end-of-life network hardware, including network switches that in some cases have exceeded 10 years of service life and no longer have a support contract entitling the city to security updates critical for addressing vulnerabilities. Upgrading this equipment is vital to maintaining a reliable and secure digital infrastructure.
Additionally, the upgrade includes replacing the current single firewall with a high-availability firewall pair to eliminate a single point of failure and installing firewalls at three critical locations—Municipal Court, Joe Orduno Park, and Fire Station Two—in order to manage both wired and wireless networks more efficiently by routing cloud traffic directly to the internet, reducing bandwidth strain on our dedicated MPLS circuit, leveraging low-cost internet circuits for general internet traffic, and reserving the MPLS connection for on-premises critical systems.
The proposal includes enterprise-level features such as SD-WAN, lightweight NAC, and three years of support covering firmware updates, advanced hardware replacement (RMA), and 24/7 phone support. Enhanced security services like antivirus, anti-malware, intrusion prevention, VPN, web filtering, and data loss prevention are also included.
This comprehensive upgrade will ensure the city’s network infrastructure is secure, efficient, and prepared for future needs.
The primary objective is to replace aging and end-of-life network hardware, including network switches that in some cases have exceeded 10 years of service life and no longer have a support contract entitling the city to security updates critical for addressing vulnerabilities. Upgrading this equipment is vital to maintaining a reliable and secure digital infrastructure.
Additionally, the upgrade includes replacing the current single firewall with a high-availability firewall pair to eliminate a single point of failure and installing firewalls at three critical locations—Municipal Court, Joe Orduno Park, and Fire Station Two—in order to manage both wired and wireless networks more efficiently by routing cloud traffic directly to the internet, reducing bandwidth strain on our dedicated MPLS circuit, leveraging low-cost internet circuits for general internet traffic, and reserving the MPLS connection for on-premises critical systems.
The proposal includes enterprise-level features such as SD-WAN, lightweight NAC, and three years of support covering firmware updates, advanced hardware replacement (RMA), and 24/7 phone support. Enhanced security services like antivirus, anti-malware, intrusion prevention, VPN, web filtering, and data loss prevention are also included.
This comprehensive upgrade will ensure the city’s network infrastructure is secure, efficient, and prepared for future needs.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF FORTINET NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT THROUGH PCS SOLUTIONS, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $211,340.92.
Fiscal Impact
- IS THERE FISCAL IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ITEM:
- YES
- CITY/STATE/FEDERAL FUNDS:
- CITY
- TOTAL:
- $211,340.92
- BUDGETED AMOUNT:
- $240,000
- AVAILABLE AMOUNT TO TRANSFER:
- N/A
- ACCT NAME & GL#/REMAINING BALANCE BEFORE PURCHASE:
- Project 2026023 GL Account 100-999-90020
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT (IF THIS IS A BUDGET TRANSFER, YOU MUST ATTACH THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FORM):
The expense will be charged to account 100-999-90020 fiscal year 2025–2026 budget. The total amount for the purchase of 40 network switches, 7 firewalls, a 3-year support contract, and transceivers will be $211,340.92.