Title
Resolution to Approve a Purchase Order to AmeriNet of Michigan, Inc. for a 3-Year Network Equipment Maintenance and Software Support Agreement for FY2022-FY2024 ($260,573.15) (GSA Schedule IT 70 - GS-35F-0511T)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution to approve a purchase order to AmeriNet of Michigan, Inc. in the amount of $260,573.15 for 3 years of maintenance and software support of the City's network switches and software for FY2022- FY2024.
AmeriNet of Michigan, Inc. continues to be the best source for provision of maintenance and software support to the City. AmeriNet of Michigan, Inc. provides discounted pricing by Extreme Networks directly via GSA Schedule IT 70 - GS-35F-0511T.
The City has more than 110 Extreme Networks switches and utilizes Extreme Networks Management Software to monitor the network.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: This expenditure is planned for and budgeted in approved FY2022 Information Technology Services Operations and Maintenance budget; and will included in the proposed FY2023 and FY2024 Information Technology Services budget.
Staff
Prepared by: David Harris, Network Manager
Reviewed by: Tom Shewchuk, IT Director
Jennifer Richards, Assistant City Attorney
Approved by: John Fournier, Acting City Administrator
Body
Whereas, AmeriNet of Michigan, Inc extends discounted pricing to the City of Ann Arbor via GSA Schedule IT 70 - GS-35F-0511T and currently holds the City's 3-year support and maintenance agreement of 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, Sufficient funding for the 3-year Extreme Networks maintenance and software support for the Extreme Network switches is available in the approved FY2022 Information Technology Services budget and will be budgeted in subsequent fiscal years, if so approved by City Council; and
Whereas, AmeriNet of Michig...
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