Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Department of Technology (DoT) to modify a contract with CDW Government, LLC to acquire new Juniper equipment associated with the DoT PowerScale file based storage solution. The replacement of the existing legacy file based storage will improve file based storage performance, capacity, security, and ensure that the City continues to keep its critical file based storage infrastructure modern and supported. The Department of Technology, established the original contract with CDW Government, LLC through utilization of RFQ017029. Ordinance No. 0774-2021 authorized the Dell PowerScale file based storage solution and funding for the project with CDW Government, LLC. The Juniper equipment in the attached quote are required for top-of-rack network connectivity for the new Dell Powerscale equipment at each of the City's existing data center for the DoT Filer project, without the equipment being requested via this ordinance, the DoT Filer project would be severely delayed. The legacy file based storage platform being replaced primarily supports user data files for user home directories and for network files shared within and between departments.
The total cost of the Juniper equipment acquisition/purchase is $91,824.00. The associated coverage term period will be one (1) year from the date of a purchase order confirmed/certified by the Columbus City Auditor’s office.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Earlier this year the Department of Technology legislated $961,322.90 for the DoT Dell PowerScale file based storage solution via Ord. No. 0774-2021. This ordinance will authorize funds in the amount of $91,824.00 for the acquistion/purchase of Juniper equipment associated with the DoT PowerScale file based storage solution. Funds for this purchase are budgeted and available in the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. Including this modification, the aggregate c...
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