HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 - Meraki Licenses and SupportMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JULY 6, 2021
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF MERAKI ADVANCED SECURITY
LICENSES AND SUPPORT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of Meraki advanced
security licenses and support from General Datatech, L.P. for the IT
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (IT Department) for an amount
not to exceed $63,471.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for the maintenance renewal of the Meraki Wireless
Access Points, Firewall licenses, and support that is used throughout the
City.
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.
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