HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8 - Wireless and Network Switches MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JULY 2, 2024
SUBJECT: REPLACEMENT OF WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS AND NETWORK
SWITCHES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of replacement
wireless access points and network switches for multiple City buildings
from ePlus Technology Inc. for the IT Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Equipment Purchase Fund for an
estimated amount of$875,086.
BACKGROUND: This request is to replace aging end of life wireless access points at the
Public Safety Building, Oak Grove Baseball/Softball, CVB, and The REC.
It also includes replacing end of life network switches at The REC, Library,
and Golf Course.
This purchase will be made in accordance with Region VIII Education
Service Center known as The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) 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
Technology 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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