HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - IT Licenses and SupportMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JULY 18, 2023
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF MERAKI ADVANCED SECURITY LICENSES AND
SUPPORT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of Meraki advanced
security licenses and support from ePlus Inc. for the IT Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund budget for an amount not to
exceed $ 66,066.56.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for the maintenance renewal of the Meraki Wireless
Access Points, Firewall licenses, and support that is used throughout the
City.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with the Region VIII Education Service Center known as The
Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) in Texas as allowed by Texas Local
Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter
791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to ePlus
inc. The IT Department and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for
departmental 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.
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