HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Network Software ServicesMEMO TO
MEETING DATE:
SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER V_
OCTOBER 20, 2015
APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS NETWORK SOFTWARE SERVICES
City Council to consider approval to renew an annual maintenance contract for various
network software services with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. through the State of Texas
Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts Program.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase will be available in account 100-44500-101-2 (General Fund/City
Manager/Technology/IT Software License & Maintenance Fees) in the amount not to
exceed $23,073.50.
This purchase will be made in accordance with a contract established with SHI
Government Solutions, 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). The contract was for an initial
one-year period with three optional, one-year renewals. If approved, this will be the first
renewal available.
This purchase request is for an annual maintenance contract to support the current
software modules that operate as part of the City's computer networking system. The
maintenance contract will cover maintenance on SUSE Linux software and Network
Access Manager.
Bids were taken by the cooperative and a contract was awarded to SHI Government
Solutions, Inc. The Information Technology Department staff and Purchasing reviewed
the contract for 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.
October 15, 2015 (9:26AM)