HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Virtual Desktop Storage SupportMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER V
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF
VIRTUAL DESKTOP STORAGE SUPPORT
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of virtual desktop
storage support from Alexander Open Systems, Inc. through a contract established by
the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts
Program.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 100-43465-101-2 (Misc.
Equip. Maint.) in the amount not to exceed $21,829.28.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase will be made in accordance with a contract established with Alexander
Open Systems, Inc. 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 Alexander Open
Systems, Inc. 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 a one year support agreement for the storage used in the virtual
desktop project.
Staff recommends approval.
5/15/2015 2:25:12 PM
RESOLUTION NO. 0147 4AL 06Sk7oP
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
VIRTUAL DESKTOP STORAGE SUPPORT THROUGH A
STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION
RESOURCES (DIR) CONTRACT PROGRAM AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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 No. DIR-TSO-2634
with Alexander Open Systems, Inc. for IT Products and Related Services; and
WHEREAS, the City has a need for one year of virtual desktop storage support; 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 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
of virtual desktop storage support from Alexander Open Systems Inc. for an amount not to
exceed $21,829.28.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said virtual desktop storage support.
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 2nd day of June, 2015.
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