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FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER 2
MEETING DATE: MARCH 21, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES
FOR THE IT DATA CENTER WITH BRANDT COMPANIES, LLC.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for electrical services for the IT Data
Center with Brandt Companies, LLC.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds are available in the General Facilities Capital Projects Fund account 177-48860-
101-20-PSEQP-2 for an estimated amount of$200,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
On February 21, 2017 City Council issued Certificates of Obligation in part for technology
related infrastructure and hardware systems to replace end-of-life equipment that will
serve the City of Grapevine.
Brandt Companies, LLC has been the primary architect for the data center electrical
infrastructure, and this action will provide final connectivity between the new IT hardware
and all City facilities.
This procurement will be made as a sole source purchase in accordance with Local
Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a) (7)
(A).
Staff recommends approval.
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
ELECTRICAL SERVICES AS A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a)(7)(D) to purchase network
connectivity on a sole source basis; and
WHEREAS, Brandt Companies, LLC has been the primary architect for the Public
Safety Building data center electrical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City has a need for final network connectivity between the new IT
hardware at the Public Safety Building and all City facilities; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the
purchase of network connectivity services from Brandt Companies, LLC for an amount
estimated at $200,000.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said services.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 21st day of March, 2017.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
Resolution No. 2017-033 2