SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a purchase order to CDW-G, of Vernon Hills, IL, for storage devices in the amount of $289,132.00 (State of Minnesota NASPO Master Agreement No. MNWNC-125), pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback or Cooperative Purchasing, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Authorization is requested to piggyback State of Minnesota NASPO Master Agreement No. MNWNC-125 to CDW-G, an authorized reseller for Pure Storage, valid through July 31,2023, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(c), Exceptions to Bid - Piggyback or Cooperative Purchasing, for the utilization of Pure Storage hardware and software solutions in the amount of $289,132.00.
This item also authorizes the use of a lease purchase under the City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement or internal financing via an interfund loan from the Capital Improvement Fund, whichever is deemed to be in the City's best interests.
This authorization upgrades the City’s storage capacity for support of mission critical systems and data. In addition to the hardware and software, the contract provides implementation services, and 36 months of product support.
The expenditure will be as follows:
$192,433.00 Appliance hardware and software purchase.
$92,700.00 Hardware and software Subscription / Maintenance.
$3,999.00 Implementation / Install services.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in capital improvement projects 355-L1908 and 355-M1911 to fund this purchase in FY23.
Future maintenance (FY24 and FY25) will be budgeted in the Information Technology operating budget, codes 5559864-530300 & 530500.