SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize award of Invitation to Bid Number 38-19, Storage Area Network (SAN) Equipment, to Extensys, Inc., of Tampa FL, for installation and support of new SAN equipment, in the amount of $767,000, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number 38-19 for Storage Area Network (SAN) Equipment was issued on May 28, 2019. One bid was received from Extensys, Inc., to install two Pure Storage Area Network systems, including all hardware, software, licensing, installation services, and three years of Gold Support. The two new SANs will support the City’s networked computing environment and approximate 2,000 users.
Of the requested amount, approximately $493,000 is scheduled for new infrastructure; $214,000 is scheduled for services, maintenance, repair and three-year warranties; and $60,000 (approximately 8%) of total project is contingency and additional professional services or licenses during the initial three-year maintenance term.
This solution will provide the City with a replicated storage environment and enhance the city management and backup of critical operational data and system support.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funding of $567,000 is available in project L1908, Network Infrastructure and Server R&R. A third quarter budget amendment from lease purchase proceeds will provide a budget increase of $200,000 to provide additional funding in project L1908 for this award.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
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