Title
Resolution to Approve a Contract with Amerinet to Upgrade City's Network Switches - Bid No. 3913 ($202,480.00)
Memorandum
The attached resolution seeks authorization to purchase fifty-six (56) network edge switches and related connector equipment from Amerinet to upgrade and replace the City's "edge of network" data communication infrastructure. This upgrade will replace the existing 6-8 year old switch infrastructure, and will allow the City to support the performance and power requirements of the upcoming voice-over-IP phone system. The upgrade will also provide the bandwidth and processing capacity for anticipated future growth in networked applications and services.
Competitive proposals were received by the Purchasing Unit on May 9, 2008. The bid tabulation is attached. Amerinet received Human Rights approval on October 24, 2007.
The project and funding for the edge component of the Network Infrastructure Upgrade project are budgeted in the FY2008 Information Technology Services Unit budget.
We recommend that the attached resolution for the purchase of network switches and related components from Amerinet in the amount of $202,480.00 be approved.
Staff
Prepared by: E. Brian Morey, Architecture Manager, Information Technology Services Unit
Reviewed by: Daniel Rainey, Director, Information Technology Services Unit
Tom Crawford, Chief Financial Officer
Body
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor requires that stable, efficient and expandable data communication services be maintained and upgraded for all City locations, allowing for the efficient and effective delivery of city services;
Whereas, The City has planned, approved and budgeted for a Network Infrastructure upgrade and replacement for FY08;
Whereas, Competitive proposals were received by the Purchasing Unit on May 9, 2008, and Amerinet represented the lowest responsible respondent;
Whereas, Amerinet has received Human Rights approval on October 24, 2007; and
Whereas, Funding for these purchases is budgeted in the Information Technology Services Unit budget;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve a Purchase Order contract with Amerinet for the purchase of fifty-six (56) Extreme Networks Edge Switches and related components for $202,480.00, for the life of the Project without regard to fiscal year; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator is authorized to take all necessary administrative actions to implement this Resolution.