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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22A - SERVERSREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 2, 2009 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD FOR SERVERS (SPEC. NO. 09-047) ~~ ~~~ CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 15t Reading ^ Ordinance on 2"d Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Award a contract to Govplace for the purchase of servers in an amount not to exceed $39,651. DISCUSSION The Santa Ana Police Department utilizes technology in various ways to maintain operational and administrative support in addressing crime related issues within the City. The primary database computer server is over 6 years old and is beyond the manufacturer's end-of-life for service. The server currently supports the department's Intranet, case tracking, report writing module, records management system, evidence and more. Updates to many of these applications have been delayed due to the technology inadequacies and limited capacities of this server. The Information Services Division (ISD) provides all support for servers in the Santa Ana Police Department Data Center. ISD seeks to upgrade this obsolete server and expand the related virtualization computing environment. This will allow the consolidation of many other older systems into a much smaller number of newer systems. This approach will not only save in up-front hardware costs but also in recurring power and cooling costs. Most importantly, critical SAPD computer systems will be made more reliable and will be able to host enhanced computer applications supporting SAPD operations. The Santa Ana Ordinance No. NS-2312 authorizes the City to purchase against contracts from any public agency utilizing a competitive bid process. The Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA) establishes California Multi- state Cooperative Agreements for Commodities, IT Goods & Services, and Telecommunication Goods and Services. WSCA agreements are available to all State of California governmental entities that expend public funds for the acquisition of both goods and services. Govplace is a value added re-seller offering WSCA pricing. 22A-1 Contract Award for Servers November 2, 2009 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in the Technology Plan Miscellaneous Citywide Projects account (no. 10910146-66400). APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: ~il~1ti- Paul M. Walters Chief of Police Police Department Francisco Gutierrez, ,~ Executive Director Finance & Mgt. Services Agency 22A-2