HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08- Network Switches1814"TIAM
"•T BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER%
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF
NETWORK SWITCHES
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of network switches
from Netsync Network Solutions through a contract established by the State of Texas
Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts Program.
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 325-42281-101-14-0029
(2014 Small IT purchases) for an amount not to exceed $30,571.80.
This purchase will be made in accordance with a contract established with Netsync
Network Solutions by the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)
Cooperative Contracts Program. Purchases through this program are authorized under
Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271, Subchapter D and Texas Government
Code Chapter 2054, Section 2054.0565 (b).
Bids were taken by the cooperative and a contract was awarded to Netsync Network
Solutions. The Purchasing and IT staff reviewed the contract for departmental
specification compliance and determined that the contract would provide the best
product, service and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
This purchase is for Cisco Network Switching equipment for the new REC facility
opening this spring. This equipment is used for network connectivity both upstairs and
downstairs for computers, phones, security cameras, and various other networked
equipment.
Staff recommends approval.
2/12/2015 1:25:10 PM
RESOLUTION NO. wo��
Saw t'l� j
0] Mir
•0 • - -• •
-� R0 I =leiaj K4 VA MAN I Lai V M KI W19101
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271,
Subchapter D and Texas Government Code Chapter 2054, Section 2054.0565 (b) to make
purchases under a state contract therefore satisfying any state law requiring local
governments to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the item; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)
Cooperative Contracts program is a qualified purchasing program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas can participate in the State of Texas DIR
Cooperative Contracts Program through membership in the Program and wishes to utilize
the contract meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas DIR has an established contract #DIR-TSO-2542
with Netsync Network Solutions for IT Products and Related Services.
WHEREAS, the City has a need for network switches for The REC of Grapevine;
and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this resolution have been met,
including but not limited to the Local Government Code and the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the approval of this resolution is in
the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
O,T TMEREFORE, RESOLVED COUNCIL OF •
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct and
are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the purchase
from Netsync Network Solutions for Nexus network equipment for an amount not to exceed
$30,571.80.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said network switches.
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 17th day of February, 2015.
FAIWW-
RES. NO. 2