Label
Critical Network/Security Upgrades
(DC/AD Upgrades, VEEAM Upgrade, DMZ Switch Replacements Kemp Replacements,)
Information Technology
Director Anne Bennett (x1493)
Revised
Title
Authorizing the expenditure of $72,958 from the Information and Communications Technology Fund for critical network & security hardware/software upgrades; authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with New Era Technology; waiving competitive bid requirements of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency.
Body
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement for the purchase, installation and configuration of critical network appliances and software components.
The work will be performed by New Era Technology, the city's current contracted network support team using sole source and until the projects are completed.
The projects include:
* Upgrading domain controllers/servers and reconfiguring active directory $31,103
(Implementation services to develop DCs/Servers and reconfigure active directory
* Upgrading VEEAM backup solution $8,817
(Implementation services to upgrade existing VEEAM)
* Upgrade DMZ Cisco Catalyst Switches $8,305
(HW/SW/ Appliance Maintenance/Subscription, Implementation)
* Upgrade Kemp Load Balancers $24,733
(HW/SW Appliance Maintenance/Subscription, Implementation)
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $72,958 is authorized from the Information and Communications Technology Fund Account Codes 7084-17500-1144005SWMAIN and 7084-17500-1144006HWMAIN for critical network & security hardware/software upgrades.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into an agreement with New Era Technology for the purpose authorized in Section 1, upon terms and conditions acceptable to the Director of Law and the Director of Information Technology.
SECTION 3. That this Council finds and determines it is in the b...
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