HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 14 - Datacenter System and Network AdministrationMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW A SERVICE CONTRACT FOR DATACENTER
SYSTEM AND NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of a service contract for datacenter
system and network administration from Leaf TCS for the IT Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Upon approval funds are available in account 100-44540-101-002
(Professional Services) for an amount not to exceed $154,700.
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. If approved, this will be the second and final renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
AP/LW