HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 - VMware Support ServicesMEMO TO:
FROM:
MEETING DATE:
SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
si'RUNO RUMBELOW, MANAGER f
MARCH 1, 2016
APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR
VMWARE ANNUAL SUPPORT SERVICES
City Council to consider approval to renew an annual contract for VMware support
services with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. through the State of Texas Department of
Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts Program.
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Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 100-44500-101-2 (IT License
& Maint Fees) in the amount not to exceed $36,999.00.
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This purchase request is to renew an annual maintenance contract for all Vmware
products the City uses. This is the host operating systems for all virtual servers and
virtual desktops.
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 two, one-year renewal options. If approved, this would be the first
renewal option available.
Bids were taken by the cooperative and an annual contract was awarded to SHI
Government Solutions, Inc. The Purchasing and IT staff reviewed the contract for
specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would provide the
best service and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
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