HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Network SwitchesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 6, 2021
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE EMERGENCY PURCHASE, REPAIR AND
REPLACEMENT OF SWITCHES AT DOVE TOWER
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approving and ratifying the emergency purchase
to repair and replace damaged network switches at Dove Tower from
General Datatech LP for the IT Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (IT Department) for a total
amount not to exceed $28,733.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for the removal and replacement of a critical network
switch that was damaged by excess water leakage inside Dove Tower.
This switch connects staff of the Water Treatment Plant, Fire Station 2,
Oak Grove Baseball and Softball along with various lift stations located in
the northwest portion of Grapevine. We have filed a claim with our
insurance carrier for reimbursement.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271
and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
An emergency purchase order was issued to General Datatech LP for the
repair, purchase and replacement of switches at Dove Tower on March
17, 2021.
Staff recommends approval.
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