HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - Horizon SupportMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 4, 2025
SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF HORIZON SUPPORT AND SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of Horizon Enterprise
support and subscription services for the City's virtual infrastructure from
SHI Government Solutions for the IT Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (IT Department) for an estimated
amount of $51,200.
BACKGROUND: This includes one year of Horizon subscription and support services,
which provides access to the latest software updates, technical support,
and license entitlements for the virtual desktop infrastructure.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) 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 SHI
Government Solutions. 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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