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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />DECEMBER 6, 2010 <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT AWARD FOR <br />FLUKE NETWORKS EQUIPMENT <br />AND MAINTENANCE <br />(SPEC. NO. 10-049) <br />CITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />? As Recommended <br />? As Amended <br />? Ordinance on 1St Reading <br />? Ordinance on 2"d Reading <br />? Implementing Resolution <br />? Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Award a contract to Fluke Networks for the purchase of network monitoring equipment and <br />maintenance in an amount not to exceed $38,000. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The City's computer network has over 2,200 devices connected to it. The network itself includes 220 <br />pieces of network equipment, over 35 leased data circuits, fiber optic cables, wireless laser optical <br />links, and miles of copper wiring. To maintain such a complex technical environment, the network <br />services unit of the City's Information Services Division employs sophisticated and troubleshooting <br />equipment from Fluke Networks, Inc. <br />After eight years of service, a major component of this monitoring equipment has reached the end of <br />its life from the manufacturer. Additionally, the support and maintenance of the vital technology gear <br />is no longer available from the manufacturer. Acquiring replacement equipment with enhanced <br />capabilities will enable proactive monitoring of the City's critical computer network. Such monitoring <br />will help ensure high reliability and secure connectivity for all City computer users including those in <br />public safety operations to maintain the City's 99.99% uptime on its computer network. <br />Prior to the January 1, 2000 Y2K switch, the City established a standard for network infrastructure by <br />selecting Fluke for network test equipment. Fluke has served as an industry premier provider within <br />the frame work of cost effective pricing. In order to maintain the accurate monitoring of the system, <br />Staff recommends the replacement equipment. <br />22B-1