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Adopt Resolution Approving Purchase of Thirteen Dell Network Switches for Refresh of Equipment in City Data Center from SidePath, Inc., of Laguna Hills ($187,000) (ISD - IT)
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MEETING DATE:
November 15, 2023
PREPARED BY:
Benjamin Buecher, Information Technology Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt resolution approving purchase of thirteen Dell Network Switches for refresh of equipment in City data center from SidePath, Inc., of Laguna Hills ($187,000).
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
As part of the City's efforts to replace aging network infrastructure, a refresh of the City's network switches in the data center is scheduled for fiscal year 2023/24. The project is funded by budget appropriation in Fiscal Year 2023/24 and will replace the current Dell network switching equipment, first deployed in 2017.
At the end of this project the City will have newer and more reliable equipment, improved security for City's data, ensured network stability and lower the risk of system failure. The network equipment is used by all departments in the daily operations of City business.
I.T. staff evaluated latest technology in network switches from Dell Inc., and with support from Dell engineers and Data Center architects to determine the best options for direct replacement of current infrastructure.
Dell Inc.
(13) Network Switches
5 year Dell Pro-Support & Warranty
$186,164.12
In accordance with Lodi Municipal Code Section 3.20.077, the Information Technology Manager has the ability to acquire electronic hardware through negotiation, requests for proposal or competitive bids and award based on "best value" criteria. The Information Technology Manager has selected to utilize the negotiation method for acquiring thirteen Dell Network Switches, and five years Dell ProSupport from SidePath, Inc., a preferred value added reseller of Dell equipment for the following reasons:
* IT manufactures will work with one val...
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