HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - WiFi Equipment and SwitchesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2015
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF WIFI
EQUIPMENT AND SWITCHES
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of WiFi equipment and
switches 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 available in the IT Replacement Fund in the amount of
$110,333.00 and in the Quality of Life Fund in the amount of $40,000.00 for a total amount
not to exceed $150,333.00.
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 WiFi upgrades for Main Street, Dove Park, and other city
buildings. It also includes upgrades to equipment that will allow certain buildings to
communicate at a faster speed from building to building.
Staff recommends approval.
11/12/2015 10:53:14 AM
RESOLUTION NO. F
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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
WIFI EQUIPMENT AND SWITCHES 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 Cooperative Contracts Program has an
established contract No. DIR-TSO-2542 with Netsync Network Solutions for IT Products
and Related Services; and
WHEREAS, the City has a need for WiFi equipment and switches; 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 WiFi equipment and switches from Netsync Network Solutions in the amount
of $150,333.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said WiFi equipment and switches.
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 17th day of November, 2015.
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ATTEST:
RES. NO. 2