Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to establish two purchase orders for the acquisition of equipment and services associated with the Metronet wireless LAN expansion project. These purchase orders will be created utilizing the terms and conditions from two (2) pre-existing Universal Term Contracts (UTC), established through the competitive bid process by the Purchasing Office, with the following vendors:
Network Dynamics Inc. will be supplying Network Hardware/Maintenance in the amount of $132,008.00 (UTC FL005447, BPCMP30H- Expiration Date: 6/30/16)
KLA Laboratories Inc. will be supplying network cabling service in the amount of $105,101.24 (UTC FL005559, BPCMP33H- Expiration Date 6/30/2015)
In addition to the funding established on the purchase orders, this ordinance will authorize an additional $10,000.00 contingency for additional wiring that may be needed for small facilities that have not yet been surveyed. If needed, additional service will be provided by KLA Laboratories. The total funding authorized through this ordinance is $247,109.24.
The Department of Technology's Metronet Services provides data connectivity that supports various business functions and allows all city agencies and departments to communicate. Currently, the Department of Technology has a need to expand the wireless LAN network access throughout 27 additional City fiber connected facilities. The wireless LAN network will provide secure employee network access without the need to be physically connected to a wired data connection point. The wireless LAN network will also allow secure guest Internet access to vendors, visitors, and business partners for business continuity while performing work at City facilities.
This service offering is necessary to provide the City with the ability to conduct business with outside entities that need VPN access to their busine...
Click here for full text