HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Network Software ServicesMEMO TO:
FROM:
MEETING DATE:
SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER 1
OCTOBER 21, 2014
APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS NETWORK SOFTWARE
SERVICES
City Council to consider approval to renew an annual maintenance contract for various
network software services with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. through the State of
Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts Program.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase will be available in account 100-44500-101-2 (General
Fund/City Manager/Technology/IT Software License & Maintenance Fees) in the amount
not to exceed $56,242.00.
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This purchase will be made in accordance with a contract established with SHI
Government Solutions, Inc. by the State of Texas Department of Information Resources
(DIR) Cooperative Contracts Program. Purchases through this program are authorized
under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271, Subchapter D and Texas
Government Code Chapter 2054, Section 2054.0565 (b). The contract was for an initial
one-year period with three optional one-year renewals. If approved, this will be the first
renewal.
Bids were taken by the cooperative and a contract was awarded to SHI Government
Solutions, Inc. The Information Technology Department staff and Purchasing reviewed
the contract for specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract
would provide the best product and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
This purchase request is for an annual maintenance contract to support the current
software modules that operate as part of the City's computer networking system. The
maintenance contract will cover maintenance on Novell, GroupWise, SecureLogin, and
SUSE Linux software.
Staff recommends approval.
October 16, 2014 (10:50AM)