Title
Resolution to Approve a Purchase Order to NetMotion Wireless for 3-Year Software Maintenance Agreement FY2013-FY2015 ($36,534.00)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution authorizing the creation of a purchase order to NetMotion Wireless in the amount of $36,534.00 for 3 years of software maintenance and support of the City's NetMotion virtual private network (VPN) service for FY2013- FY2015.
Over 280 devices are licensed to safely and securely connect to the City's network through NetMotion's software-based VPN and NetMotion has been used since 2005 to support the City's remote access needs. NetMotion Wireless is the only provider of the NetMotion maintenance and as such has been designated with Sole Source approval.
Executing a 3-year NetMotion Wireless maintenance and support agreement, in lieu of separate 1-year agreements, saves the City $9,133.50, or 20%, over a 3-year timeframe. Although not planned, this 3-year agreement can be funded through available funds in the FY2013 IT Fund. It is imperative to maintain this agreement with NetMotion Wireless to receive NetMotion VPN maintenance and support to continue to provide the City's remote access infrastructure.
NetMotion Wireless received Human Rights and Living Wage compliance approval on October 19, 2012.
Staff
Prepared by: Russell Hanshue, Infrastructure Services Manager, IT Service Unit
Reviewed by: Tom Crawford, CFO and Financial Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Steven D. Powers, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Over 280 devices are licensed to safely and securely connect to the City's network through NetMotion's software-based VPN and NetMotion has been used since 2005 to support the City's remote access needs;
Whereas, NetMotion Wireless is the only provider of the NetMotion maintenance and as such has been designated with Sole Source approval;
Whereas, Establishing a the 3-year NetMotion Wireless maintenance and support agreement for the City's NetMotion VPN service allows the City to continue to provide its remote access infrastructure and save the City an additional $19,133.50, or 20%, over a 3-year timeframe;
Whereas, NetMotion Wireless received Human Rights and Living Wage compliance approval on October 19, 2012; and
Whereas, Sufficient funding for the 3-year NetMotion Wireless maintenance and support fee for the NetMotion VPN is available in the FY2013 Information Technology Services Unit budget;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve a purchase order with NetMotion Wireless in the amount of $36,534.00; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to take all necessary actions to implement this Resolution regardless of fiscal year.