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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the purchase of Cisco SmartNet support and maintenance using the Texas DIR-TSO-4167 contract, in an amount not to exceed $274,495.90.
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DATE: February 20, 2024
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Willie Resto, Executive Director of Information Technology
SUBJECT: Authorize the Purchase of Cisco SmartNet Support and Maintenance
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City of Killeen's network is comprised of switches, routers, and security appliances used to provide reliable and secure network connectivity. This includes the City's phone system which are a critical piece of support and provides firmware updates. We are using Cisco equipment as our network backbone, and this will allow us to keep patches and updates to ensure that our network is secure and in compliance with the Criminal Justice Information Systems requirements. The initial purchase of equipment provided a 12-month period of SmartNet support; this request is for a continuation of the support for the next 36 months. SmartNet service provides escalated assistance, emergency support, and software installs/updates for all Cisco systems and devices. Information Technology requested 36-month pricing plans from a Cisco reseller to attain the best pricing available. This quote is provided by Insight Public Sector through the Texas Department of Information Resources purchase program, a cooperative that satisfies the City's bidding requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section 271.102.
The cost of hardware equipment support and maintenance is $274,495.90 over a three-year period. The cost per fiscal year is indicated in the table below:
Payment Due Date
Installment Payment
03/15/2024
$91,498.64
03/15/2025
$91,498.63
03/15/2026
$91,498.63
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Insight Public Sector is a preferred Cisco product reseller on the Texas Director...
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