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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22zBB - SPEC - CISCO MAINTREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 21, 2014 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD TO PRESIDIO FOR CISCO SMARTNET MAINTENANCE RENEWAL (SPEC. NO. 14 -054) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1) CITY MANAG - RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1"Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2ndReading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Award a contract to Presidio for Cisco SMARTNET Maintenance Renewal in an amount not to exceed $49,500, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION The Information Services Division employs 275 separate pieces of network equipment manufactured by Cisco Systems, Inc. The support and maintenance of this equipment is essential to ensure the availability and security of the City's network infrastructure. These services are provided directly by Cisco and sold through its network of certified resellers. The City's current annual term for SMARTNET 24x7 support and maintenance services is ending and needs to be renewed. Continuation of Cisco's SMARTNET support and maintenance is critical to preserving the integrity of the City's computer network. 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 and 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 goods and services. Presidio is an authorized Cisco reseller offering WSCA pricing. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal # 6 Community Facilities & Infrastructure, Objective #, 1 establish and maintain a Community Investment Plan for all City assets, Strategy F, perform periodic measurements to monitor and update each asset's condition and ensure adequate funding for repair, and /or replacement costs in future budgets. 22BB -1 Contract Award for Cisco SMARTNET Maintenance Renewal October 21, 2014 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in the Finance Information Systems Strategic Plan Maintenance and Support account (no. 10910147- 62300). APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: Francisco Gutierrez rJ� Executive Director Finance and Management Services Agency EG 22BB -2