City of Laredo - File #: 25-1039

• File #: 25-1039
• Version: 1
• Type: Consent Agenda
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 5/28/2025
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 6/2/2025
• Title: Consideration to approve the purchase of IT communication circuit and equipment to provide basic technology services at the Buena Vista Sports Complex for a total combined cost of $274,232.23. The IST department will integrate all the systems with eight vendors using various governmental discount programs. Funding is available in the Sports & Community Venue/Buena Vista Operations.

SUBJECT

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Consideration to approve the purchase of IT communication circuit and equipment to provide basic technology services at the Buena Vista Sports Complex for a total combined cost of $274,232.23. The IST department will integrate all the systems with eight vendors using various governmental discount programs. Funding is available in the Sports & Community Venue/Buena Vista Operations.

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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION

None

BACKGROUND

Basic network communication infrastructure will be laid out at the Sports complex to initially host basic local Wi-Fi service and a video surveillance system to protect city assets. Local Wi-Fi will cover a basic space around the first two concession stands, which will open July 2025.  Surveillance cameras will be installed in the concession stands and parking lots.

The cost distribution and purchasing program mechanism are presented as follows:

SYSTEM	PROVIDER/VENDOR	PURCHASING Governmental Program	Cost
Telecom circuit	AT&T	AT&T’s Service Agreement	$           25,000.00
Inter-building Cabling (Fiber and Copper)	Computer Solutions	OMNIA2370 - GRAYBAR)	$           95,000.00
Network infrastructure, Wi-Fi Hotspots	Computer Solutions	Texas DIR CPO-5347	$           55,920.00
Outdoor-rated network switches	Insight	OMNIA Partners # 23-6692-03)	$              4,942.94
Video Surveillance Server	Dell	TX DIR-TSO-3763	$           18,247.73
Indoor Surveillance Cameras	STS	Texas DIR CPO-4770	$           13,615.88
Outdoor Surveillance Cameras	Transnet	TIPS-USA Contract: 230105	$           19,249.92
Backup Power Supply	SCW	TIPS-USA Contract: 230105	$           22,256.46
Access Control for IT rooms	H&H Doors	Goodbuy Contract 25-26 4U000	$           20,000.00
			$         274,232.93

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

N/A

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

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Staff recommends approval.

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Fiscal Impact

Fiscal Year:                                                                                                          2025

Budgeted Y/N?:                                                                                    Yes

Source of Funds:                                                                                     N/A

Account #:                                                                                                          256-7914

Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:                      N/A

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Funding for this purchase is available in the Buena Vista Sports Complex.