HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - Datacenter and Network AdministrationMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 7, 2025
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF SERVICE CONTRACT FOR DATA CENTER SYSTEM
AND NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of a service contract for data center
system and network administration from LEAF TCS for the IT Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Information Technology) for an
amount not to exceed $80,000.
BACKGROUND: This purchase request is for a fifth renewal of a contract for system and
network administration services in support of the City of Grapevine Public
Safety Building data center. LEAF TCS will provide services to support the
City of Grapevine Information Technology Department in its oversight
responsibilities on maintenance and administration of physical and virtual
information technology infrastructure systems. The functional areas of
expertise required include virtual network system administration and
support, data center physical network support and maintenance, network
infrastructure planning/troubleshooting, and system and network
monitoring.
This procurement will be made in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a) (4),
personal, professional or planning services.
Staff recommends approval.
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