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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22A - HP SUPPORTREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MAY 15, 2018 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD TO OLD AMERICAN, INC. FOR HEWLETT PACKARD SUPPORT CONTRACT RENEWAL (SPECIFICATION NO. 18-032) (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6,11F) K19A CIV �ANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1s'Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to Old American, Inc. for the purchase of Hewlett Packard support contract renewal in the total amount $39,432 subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION The City's two data centers support the continuous City business operations on a 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week/ 365 days a year (24/7/365) cycle. In order to provide this service level, the Information Technology Department maintains the computer infrastructure with manufacture supported 24/7/365 maintenance contracts. The Hewlett Packard servers and storage equipment within the data centers require provisions with access directly to the manufacturers' technical support centers. This level of support allows the manufacture to interactively diagnose system difficulties and provide solutions to localized problems, returning -to -service as soon as possible. In addition, the support contract with Hewlett Packard includes access to bug fixes, patches, and upgrades. These are essential for preserving the fitness and considerable investment in the hardware. The notice inviting bids was advertised on April 9, 2018 and offers were solicited. A summary of the bids and offers received is as follows: 284 Vendors were notified 26 Vendors downloaded the bid 0 Bids received from a Santa Ana vendor 3 Bids received 22A-1 Contract Award for Hewlett Packard Support Contract Renewal May 15, 2018 Page 2 Three bids were received and opened on April 27, 2018, and evaluated. The results are as follows: Vendor Location Amount Old American, Inc. Newport Beach, CA $ 39,431.84 LogixService, Inc. San Clemente, CA $ 42,050.58 Golden Star Technology, Inc. Cerritos, CA $126,598.07 The bid received from Old American, Inc. is responsive to the specifications and meets the City's requirements. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of these 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). FISCAL IMPACT Funds for FY 2017-18 are available in the amount $39,432 in the Information Systems Strategic Plan Maintenance and Support account (no. 10920147-62307). Jack4a a iulla Chi Technology Innovations Officer Information Technology Department EG/SM APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: - Francisco Gutierrez to Executive Director Finance and Management Services Agency 22A-2