HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 - Technology for Golf Course MEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2021
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF NETWORK SWITCHES,
WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS AND NETWORK FIREWALL FOR THE
GRAPEVINE GOLF COURSE
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of network switches,
wireless access points, and a network firewall from General Datatech, L.P.
for the Grapevine Golf Course.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Golf Clubhouse Project Fund 177 for an
estimated amount of$20,980.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for Cisco network switches, wireless access points, and
a network firewall for the new golf clubhouse building. The network
switches will provide network connectivity to the City's network, so that the
workstations, printers, and phones that will be inside the building, can
communicate with the rest of the City's network. The wireless access
points will provide Wi-Fi inside and outside of the building.The firewall will
provide security for the internet connection in the building.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) as
allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas
Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to
General Datatech, L.P. The IT Department and Purchasing staff reviewed
the contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and
determined that the contract would provide the best product and pricing
for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
AP/LW