HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - IT Maintenance and SupportMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 5, 2025
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MERAKI ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT FOR FIREWALL
AND WIRELESS ACCESS POINT MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of an Enterprise Agreement for
maintenance and support for the Meraki firewalls and wireless access
points from ePlus Technology, Inc. for the Information Technology
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (IT Department) for a total
amount not to exceed $45,568.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for the first annual payment of our new 3-year Enterprise
Agreement. This agreement covers the renewal of maintenance and
support for our Meraki Firewalls and wireless access points, with annual
payments of $45,568.
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 contracts were awarded to ePlus
Technology Inc. The Information Technology 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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