REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PAUL AMICO, PE, Director
Department of Public Utilities
BRYON HORN, Chief Information Officer
Information Services Department
BY: FRANK C. VAWTER, Assistant Director
Information Services Department
LUKE DRAPER, Information Services Supervisor - Utilities
Information Services Department
SUBJECT
Title
Approve the Cooperative Purchase Agreement with AMS.net, LLC, for the purchase of enterprise-grade technology equipment in an amount not to exceed $975,596.40, Merced County FOCUS Contract No. 2021092 (Original Government Contract)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that City Council approve the Cooperative Purchase Agreement with AMS.net, LLC, for the purchase of enterprise-grade technology equipment in an amount not to exceed $975,596.40, through Merced County FOCUS Contract No. 2021092 (Original Government Contract).
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 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 replacement of this equipment through a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Vendor, at a total cost not to exceed $975,596.40.
BACKGROUND
The City's use of cooperative purchasing for technology acquisitions has been supported by prior Council actions and resolutions, which have authorized similar agreements for IT infrastructure upgrades and related services. These actions reflect a broader strategic commitment to modernizing municipal tec...
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