HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Datacenter System and Network AdministrationMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF A SERVICE CONTRACT FOR DATACENTER SYSTEM
AND NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of a service contract for datacenter
system and network administration from LEAF TCS for the IT Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund and the Utility Enterprise Fund
for an amount not to exceed $80,000.
BACKGROUND: This purchase request is to approve a new contract for system and
network administration services in support of the City of Grapevine Public
Safety Building Data Center. LEAF TCS will provide services to support
the City of Grapevine Information Technology Department in its oversight
responsibilities on maintenance and administration of physical and virtual
information technology infrastructure systems. The functional areas of
expertise required include: virtual network system administration and
support, datacenter physical network support and maintenance, network
infrastructure planning/troubleshooting, and system and network
monitoring.
This procurement will be made
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B
personal services. The contract
nine, one-year renewal options.
renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
AP/DA/LW
in accordance with Local Government
§ 252.022. General Exemptions (a) (4),
was for an initial one-year period with
If approved, this will be for the first