HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 25 - Access Points and Network SwitchesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 6, 2024
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF SERVICE CENTER WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS AND
NETWORK SWITCHES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of wireless access
points and network switches for the Service Center from ePlus
Technology, for multiple City buildings for the Public Works and IT
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Projects (Facilities) Fund for an amount
not to exceed $51,052.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for the Service Center wireless access points and
network switches. These components are needed for the new IT server
room that will be housed in our renovated Municipal Service Center. 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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