Title
Bid No. 2027-027 - Network Switch Replacement.
(Staff recommends award to Summus Industries, Inc., through the Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-CPO-5792, in the amount of $216,899.40.)
Body
Name of Department
Information Technology
Project/Budgeted Amount
$376,000.00
Sum of Bid/Bid Amount
$216,899.40
A network switch is a hardware device that centralizes communication between multiple connected devices within a building or local area. Computers use network switches to access resources such as e-mail, enterprise software and the Internet.
The Information Technology (IT) Department has identified network switches around the City that will require replacement. The new network switches will be used for a minimum of seven years with additional upgrades as required over that timeframe. The remaining budgeted funds will be used for additional replacement devices at a later date.
Financial Implications
Funding is available in the Annual Capital Improvement Plan.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommend award to Summus Industries, Inc.
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Drafter
Sam Bradford
Head of Department
Sam Bradford