HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 14 - Meraki Software LicensesMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 19, 2020
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE MERAKI WIRELESS
ACCESS POINTS AND FIREWALL LICENSES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of the renewal of
Meraki wireless access points and firewall software licenses and support
from General Datatech, L.P. for the IT Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Equipment Maintenance budget (100-43465-
101-002) for an amount not to exceed $50,199.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for the renewal of the Meraki wireless access points
(WAPS) and firewall licenses for hardware and software support for
equipment used in citywide facilities for the City's wireless area network.
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
General Datatech, L.P. 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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