HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - Cisco Software MaintenanceMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER °:
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 18, 2015
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR AN ANNUAL CONTRACT
WITH RENEWALS FOR CISCO SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of Cisco software
maintenance from Netsync Network Solutions 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.
Equipment Maintenance) in the amount not to exceed $18,564.80.
BACKGROUND:
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 request is for an annual contract with two optional one year renewals for
Cisco software maintenance. The annual maintenance agreement will allow IT staff to
receive updated software, hardware maintenance and technical support as needed.
Staff recommends approval.
8/12/2015 3:04:15 PM
RESOLUTION NO. (jISC
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
CISCO SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE THROUGH THE STATE
OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
(DIR) COOPERATIVE 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-2542
with Netsync for IT Products and Related Services; and
WHEREAS, the City has a need for Cisco software maintenance; 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 Cisco software maintenance from Netsync for an amount of $18,564.80.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said software maintenance.
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 18th day of August, 2015.
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