Title
Resolution to Approve a Purchase Order to AmeriNet of Michigan, Inc. for a Three-Year Network Equipment Hardware and Software Support Agreement for FY2024-FY2027 ($327,950.64) (GSA Schedule IT 70 - GS-35F-0511T)
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 $327,950.64 for three years of hardware and software support of the City’s network switches, wireless access points, and software for FY2024- FY2027.
AmeriNet of Michigan, Inc. continues to be the best source for provision of hardware 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, a federal government agreement with pre-negotiated contract pricing.
The City has more than 200 network switches, 150 wireless access points and utilizes Amerinet’s management software to monitor/control the network.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: This expenditure is planned for and budgeted in FY2024 and shall be included in the FY2025 and FY2026 Information Technology Services budget.
Staff
Prepared by: David Harris, Network Manager
Reviewed by: Tom Shewchuk, ITSU Director
Reviewed by: Marti Praschan, Chief Financial Officer
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr, 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 three-year hardware and software agreement of Extreme Networks network switches, wireless access points, 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 three-year Extreme Networks hardware and software support for the Extreme Networks switches, wireless access points, and software is available in the FY2024 Information Technology Services budget and will be budgeted in subsequent fiscal years; 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 a Three-Year Network Equipment Hardware and Software Support Agreement in the amount of $327,950.64; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to take all necessary actions to implement this Resolution regardless of fiscal year.