Title
Resolution to Approve a Purchase Order to Amerinet of Michigan, Inc. for the Purchase of Networking Equipment, Software and Related Services to Replace Legacy Network Equipment and Upgrade the City’s Remote Locations to a Fabric Connected Network ($134,708.02) (GSA MAS Contract 47QTCA19D00MM)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution authorizing the creation of a purchase order to Amerinet of Michigan, Inc in the amount of $134,708.02 to purchase the required networking equipment, software, and related services to replace legacy network equipment and upgrade the City’s remote locations to a Fabric connected network.
Amerinet of Michigan, Inc. continues to be the best source for the provisioning of Extreme Networks hardware, maintenance and software support to the City. Amerinet of Michigan, Inc. provides discounted pricing by Extreme Networks directly via GSA MAS Contract 47QTCA19D00MM.
Information Technology will replace the network equipment that has been in service for approximately 7 years. Information Technology normally replaces network equipment on a 5-to-7-year renewal schedule.
In addition to remediating legacy network equipment, technology built into the new network equipment will provide state-of-the-art security against unwanted attacks, be easier to manage, and provide redundancy.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Information Technology has planned and budgeted for the cost of the purchase in the approved FY 2026 Information Technology budget.
Staff
Prepared by: David Harris, Network Manager
Reviewed by: Joshua Baron, IT Director
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Amerinet of Michigan, Inc. extends discounted pricing to the City of Ann Arbor through GSA MAS Contract 47QTCA19D00MM and currently holds the City’s 3yr support and maintenance agreement for Extreme Networks network switches and software;
Whereas, Amerinet of Michigan, Inc. was named a platinum partner by Extreme Networks and designated a Best Source;
Whereas, Funding for the network replacement upgrade is budgeted for and available in the approved FY 2026 Information Technology Fund budget; and
Whereas, Amerinet of Michigan, Inc. complies with the requirements of the City’s Non-Discrimination and Living Wage ordinances;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve a purchase order with Amerinet of Michigan, Inc. for the purchase of networking equipment, software and related services to replace legacy network switches and upgrade the City’s remote locations to a Fabric connected network in the amount of $134,708.02 to be expended without regard to fiscal year; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to take all necessary actions to implement this resolution regardless of fiscal year.