HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - VMware Support ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: • RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 18, 2014
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF
VMWARE ANNUAL SUPPORT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of VMware annual
support services from SHI Government Solutions, Inc. through a contract established by
the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts
Program.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 100 - 44540 -101 -2
(Professional Services) in the amount not to exceed $32,019.00.
This purchase will be made in accordance with a contract established with SHI
Government Solutions, Inc. by the State of Texas Department of Information Resources
(DIR) Cooperative Contracts Program. Purchases through this program are authorized
under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271, Subchapter D and Texas
Government Code Chapter 2054, Section 2054.0565 (b).
Bids were taken by the cooperative and a contract was awarded to SHI Government
Solutions, Inc. The Purchasing and IT staff reviewed the contract for specification
compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would provide the best service
and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
This purchase request is for the annual support renewal for VMware products.
Staff recommends approval.
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RESOLUTION NO. VAW i�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
VMWARE ANNUAL SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH A
STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION
RESOURCES (DIR) CONTRACT PROGRAM AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271,
Subchapter D and Texas Government Code Chapter 2054, Section 2054.0565 (b) to
make purchases under a state contract therefore satisfying any state law requiring local
governments to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the item; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)
Cooperative Contracts program is a qualified purchasing program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas can participate in the State of Texas DIR
Cooperative Contracts Program through membership in the Program and wishes to utilize
the contract meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas DIR has an established contract #DIR -SDD -2500
with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. for IT Products and Related Services; and
WHEREAS, The City has a need for VMware annual support services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct and
are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the purchase
with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. for VMware annual support services for an amount
not to exceed $32,019.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said support services.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 18th day of February, 2014.
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ATTEST:
RES. NO. 2