SUBJECT
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Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc., Chandler, AZ, for the procurement of hardware, software, services, and licenses for network switches, firewall, and APN routers in an amount not to exceed $131,765.15. This purchase shall be made through the OMNIA Partners IT Products and Services, Contract No. 23-6692-03. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
The Laredo Police Department ITD is in the process of upgrading network equipment to replace hardware and software that has reached end of life and made the department network vulnerable to cyber threat and hardware failure. The network equipment upgrade will strengthen the infrastructure and will satisfy Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) security standards compliance.
Quotes:
Insight Public Sec. Quote 0227668215: $54,129.18
Insight Public Sec. Quote 0227725872: $63,972.06
Insight Public Sec. Quote 0227730563: $13,663.91
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
It is recommended that this purchase contract be approved.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Capital Improvement Fund
Account #: 402-2310
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for the purchase of this hardware and software is available in the Capital Improvement Fund.
Account # 402-2310, Project # PD2408