REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRYON HORN, Chief Information Officer
Information Services Department
BY: FRANK D. VAWTER, Assistant Director
Information Services Department
ARMEN MEGERDICHIAN, Division Manager
Information Services Department
SUBJECT
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Approve the purchase of critical network security equipment for the City in the amount of $370,107.29 priced from a cooperative agreement, Merced County FOCUS 2021092 Agreement (FOCUS).
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council authorize the Chief Information Officer to purchase from AMS/MGT critical network security equipment including hardware, subscription licensing, and support for the City in the amount of $370,107.29 priced from a cooperative agreement, Merced County FOCUS 2021092 Agreement (FOCUS).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Information Services Department (ISD) is responsible for maintaining and securing the City’s networking systems, as well as upgrading equipment as necessary to ensure optimal performance and security. The total cost for the purchase, along with the associated 5-year licensing and subscription fees, amounts to $370,107.29. To complete the purchase, ISD will utilize the Merced FOCUS 2021092.
This hardware will be used to strengthen the security of the City’s network systems and will include a 5-year subscription for licensing and support.
BACKGROUND
One of ISD’s primary responsibilities is safeguarding the City’s information technology systems and data. In pursuit of that, ISD develops and maintains network security procedures and technologies. In order to ensure continued protection, ISD seeks to purchase critical network security hardware to use in the City’s technology environment. This purchase will support our continued efforts to adapt to a changing cyber security environment. ISD manages these types of equipment city-wide and is constantly monitoring systems for end-of-life or support and upgrade equipment and licensing as needed. Failing to upgrade this equipment would expose the City’s data to potential external threats. This equipment is needed to help secure our data and systems. Certain details of this purchase have been redacted to protect the City’s security posture.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Not a project for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference is not implemented because this is an amendment and change order to an existing agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this purchase is in the Information Services Department (ISD) budget for Fiscal Year 2025. The cost for the purchase of hardware and 5-year support and maintenance is $370,107.29. ISD currently collects yearly appropriations to pay for the support and subscriptions after the 5-year maintenance terms. No additional fiscal impact is expected.
Attachments:
Cooperative Purchase Agreement
AMS Amendment 1
AMS.Net Focus Contract No. 2021092