HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - CISCO Software MaintenanceMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER V -
MEETING DATE: JULY 5, 2016
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR CISCO
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval to renew an annual contract for Cisco software
maintenance from Netsync Network Solutions through a contract established by the State
of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts Program.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 100-43465-101-2 (Misc.
Equipment Maintenance) in the amount not to exceed $17,973.89.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase request is to renew an annual contract for Cisco maintenance. The annual
maintenance agreement will allow IT staff to receive updated software, hardware
maintenance and technical support as needed.
This purchase will be made in accordance with a contract established with Netsync
Network Solutions 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).
Bids were taken by the cooperative and a contract was awarded to Netsync Network
Solutions. The Purchasing and IT staff reviewed the contract for departmental specification
compliance and determined that the contract would provide the best product, service and
pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
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