Title
Resolution to Approve Purchase of Equipment for the City Data Closets and Data Centers from Turnkey Network Solutions ($72,874.01)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution authorizing the purchase of patch panels, and mounting cabinets for City data closets and data centers.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: Funding for the equipment is available in the FY2017 Information Technology Services Unit budget.
After our new fiber network RFP was awarded, Corning Optics offered the City a 25-year warranty on the new City fiber network cable if we utilize Corning products; which were specified in our RFP. The City obtained pricing for Corning components that need to be installed in our data closets and data centers. Turnkey Network Solutions, one of our construction companies awarded to implement a portion of our new fiber network, offered to purchase the equipment at a lower cost than the City could obtain. In addition to equipment costs savings, this allows equipment that the construction companies need to install to be delivered directly to the sites.
Staff
Prepared by: David Harris, Networking Lead, IT Service Unit
Reviewed by: Tom Shewchuk, IT Director
Reviewed by: Tom Crawford, CFO and Financial Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Turnkey was chosen to purchase mounting cabinets and Corning patch panels to remediate the City’s network closets and data centers;
Whereas, Turnkey Network Solutions has been designated a “Best Source” contractor because of its relationship with Corning which provides Turnkey with the ability to purchase equipment at a reduced cost;
Whereas, This equipment is necessary to terminate connections and to maintain the 25-year warranty offered by Corning for the new city fiber network; and
Whereas, Sufficient funding for the inside plant equipment is available in the FY2017 Information Technology Services Unit budget;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve a purchase order with Turnkey Network Solutions in the amount of $72,874.01; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to take all necessary actions to implement this Resolution regardless of fiscal year.