HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Datacenter System MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER t'V'
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR A SERVICE CONTRACT
WITH RENEWALS FOR DATACENTER SYSTEM AND
NETWORK ADMINISTRATION.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of a service contract with
renewals for Datacenter System and Network Administration from LEAF TCS.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase will be available in account 100-44540-102-1 (Professional
Services) for an amount not to exceed $111,200.00.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase request is to continue a contract for system and network administration
services in support of the City of Grapevine Public Safety Building Data Center. LEAF
TCS will provide services to support the City of Grapevine Information Technology
Department in its oversight responsibilities on maintenance and administration of physical
and virtual information technology infrastructure systems. The functional areas of
expertise required include: virtual network system administration and support, datacenter
physical network support and maintenance, network infrastructure
planning/troubleshooting, and system and network monitoring.
The contract is for an initial one-year period with two one-year renewal options.
Staff recommends approval.
TA/LW
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-084
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PROCURE A
PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR DATACENTER
SYSTEM NETWORK ADMINISTRATION FROM LEAF TCS
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)(4) to contract for datacenter system
and network administration as a personal service; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need for datacenter system and
network administration; 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 by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the annual
personal services contract with two optional one-year renewals for datacenter system
and network administration from LEAF TCS for the IT Department for an amount not to
exceed $111,200.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the said contract for datacenter system and network
administration.
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 3rd day of October, 2017.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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