TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute contracts and all related documents with Empire Cabling, Inc., of Moorpark, CA (not an MBE, WBE or SBE), in an amount not to exceed $127,000; NE Systems, Inc., of Santa Clarita, CA (not an MBE, WBE or SBE), in an amount not to exceed $217,000; and MRV Communications Boston Division, Inc., of Chelmsford, MA (not an MBE, WBE or SBE), in an amount not to exceed $30,000, for a combined total amount not to exceed $374,000 annually, to provide network infrastructure equipment, software licenses, and technical support services for a one-year term with an option to renew for one additional one-year term, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The Technology Services Department (TSD) supports the City’s network that carries telephone calls, Internet data and business application data for critical information systems such as public safety, financial management, human resources management/payroll, geographic information systems (GIS) and email. In addition, the network is used to facilitate the duplication of data from the City Hall Data Center to the backup disaster recovery sites.
Currently, the network infrastructure is comprised of a combination of fiber optic technology, wireless bridges, microwave systems and telecommunications circuits. TSD is requesting authorization to contract with two vendors for the network infrastructure equipment and licenses to ensure the network is operational and City staff has continuous access to communications and information systems. The agreements will also increase network capacity, reliability and speed as well as enable the City to take advantage of new technology solutions that lower costs and enhance employee productivity.
The bid was advertised on July 26, 2010 and 121 potential bidders specializing in providing technology equipment and support were notified of the bid opportunity. Of those bidders, 15 downloaded the bid via our electronic b...
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