HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Managed Data Storage Services MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER*
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL SOLE SOURCE
CONTRACT FOR MANAGED DATA STORAGE SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval for the renewal of an annual sole source contract for
managed data storage services with One Safe Place Media Corporation.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase will be available in account 100-44500-101-2 (General Fund/
City Manager/Technology/IT License & Maintenance Fees) for FY2018 in an annual
amount of$36,468.00.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this bid is for disaster recovery of all City data stored in an electronic form.
The data is located and stored in fully encrypted form in a secure data center off site. The
daily transfer of new and changed data occurs nightly over the internet with full data
encryption. This service keeps the City in compliance with industry standards, federal,
state and local laws which guarantees the City will not lose any data due to a disaster or
equipment failure.
This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, Section 252.022 (A) (7) (A). A resolution considering
the initial purchase of managed data storage services provided by One Safe Place Media
Corporation as a sole source vendor was previously approved by Council.
Staff recommends approval.
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