Title
Network Equipment Refresh
Action
Action:
A. Authorize the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the purchase of network equipment and related services,
B. Approve the purchase of network equipment and related services from a federal contract,
C. Approve unit price contracts with Data Network Solutions, Inc. and Synnex Corporation for the purchase of network equipment and related services for a term of two years under GSA MAS Contract 47QTCA19D00MM,
D. Authorize the City Manager to extend these contracts for additional terms as long as the federal contracts are in effect, at prices and terms that are the same or more favorable than those offered under the federal contacts, and
E. Authorize the City Manager to purchase such additional software licenses, services,
hardware, maintenance, and support as required to maintain the system for as long as the City uses the system.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Reenie Askew, Innovation and Technology
Ronald Stevens, Innovation and Technology
Explanation
§ This request for City Council action is to begin replacing the City’s network infrastructure which includes network switches, routers, and wireless access points and related services.
§ By October 2024, it is estimated that over 90 percent of the City of Charlotte’s network infrastructure will be either reaching the end of the equipment’s projected lifespan or will no longer be supported by the vendor.
§ The updates to the City’s network infrastructure will support the City’s pandemic operational needs as are required with telework options as a means of mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19.
§ NC General Statute Section 143-129(e)(3) allows local governments to purchase from contracts established by the United States government, including any federal agency, if the contractor is willing to extend the same or more favorable prices, terms, and conditions as those established under the federal contract.
§ Total American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditures are estimated to be $3,729,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
This contract is being purchased off an existing Federal contract and is exempt (Part A: Appendix 1.27 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: ARPA Funds