REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PAUL AMICO, Director
Department of Public Works
BRYON HORN, Chief Information Officer
Information Services Department
BY: FRANK D. VAWTER, Assistant Director
Information Services Department
LUKE DRAPER, Information Services Supervisor - Utilities
Information Services Department
SUBJECT
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Approve the Cooperative Purchase Agreement with The Drala Project, Inc., dba The Redesign Group, for the purchase of enterprise-grade technology equipment in an amount not to exceed $388,801.00, through California Participating Addendum No. 7-23-70-55-01 under NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement No. 23026.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that City Council approve the Cooperative Purchase Agreement with The Drala Project, Inc., dba The Redesign Group, for the purchase of enterprise-grade technology equipment in an amount not to exceed $388,801.00, through California Participating Addendum No. 7-23-70-55-01 under NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement No. 23026.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Division, in coordination with the Information Services Department (ISD), operates multiple enterprise-grade technology systems that are essential to wastewater management and day-to-day business operations. Critical components of these systems have reached or exceeded manufacturer-designated end-of-life (EOL) status, posing significant risks to system reliability, cybersecurity, and long-term supportability.
To maintain system performance, ensure data redundancy, and support uninterrupted operations across both wastewater management and administrative functions, staff recommends the immediate replacement of this equipment through a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Vendor, at a total cost not to exceed $388,801.00.
BACKGROUND
The City's use of cooperative purchasing for technology acquisitions has been supported by prior Council actions and resolutions, which have aut...
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