CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approve the award of Cooperative Procurement 26-194, Switch Refresh for DPW, WSC and SPB, to Sentinel Technologies, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $249,893.43 and for a three-year term
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DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
SUBMITTED BY: Jacqueline Nguyen, Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
The Information Technology (IT) Department has a capital project to invest in network segmentation over the next two years. Network segmentation divides a large network into smaller, isolated sections to improve security, performance, and manageability. Due to the segmentation, a security breach in one segment is less likely to spread to the entire network.
The current switches at the Department of Public Works (DPW), the Water Service Center (WSC), and the Springbrook Reclamation Center (SPB) are nearing the end of useful life and do not have the capabilities necessary for network segmentation.
DISCUSSION:
Staff have identified an approved cooperative contract, OMNIA Partners, (TDSynnex) #R250307 Expiration: 09/30/2028, through Sentinel Technologies, Inc. for this procurement. Included in this procurement are networking features, maintenance, and support for a three-year term upon award.
FISCAL IMPACT:
CIP#: CE168 - Network Segmentation Enhancement
The requested award will be charged to the Technology account listed below. The 2026 budget includes $300,000 for the completion of this project. The award amount is $249,893.43, which is favorable to the budget. Staff will budget appropriately for this expense in 2027.
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Account Number |
Fund Description |
Total Budget |
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16102200-551504 |
Capital Projects |
$5,835,000 |