Resolution - Information Technology: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order 33100040, with Dell Marketing LP, to purchase replacement network switches and cables related to the Infrastructure Cybersecurity Project.
Item Summary
The purchase from Dell Marketing LP is for 11 Dell EMC N3248P-ON Power Switches, and 4 EMC N3224P-ON Power Switches, with power supplies, cables, and a one-year warranty. The switches are part of the Infrastructure Cybersecurity Project and will replace switches that are in excess of 10 years old.
The purchase is made available through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract DIR-TSO-3763. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 271.083 authorizes local governments to acquire hardware, software and other Information Technology products through the DIR program. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 791.025, purchases from DIR contracts meet competitive bid requirements.
Fiscal Impact
The purchase amount of $73,798.40 for the EMC Power Switches, power supplies and cables, is budgeted in the Infrastructure Cybersecurity Project 92754.
Staff/Board Recommending
Brooke Witcher, Assistant City Manager James C. Brown, Director of Information Technology