Department: Resource Management
Staff Contact: Mike Sirna/Amy Tharnish
Subject: Consideration of renewal of contract with Cisco Systems, Inc. for the purchase of Cisco products and professional services for the IT Department.
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Item Description:
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Consideration of renewal of contract with Cisco Systems, Inc. for the purchase of Cisco products and professional services for the IT Department.
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Summary:
As part of our asset management process, the Information Technology Department routinely replaces network equipment when it nears end of supported life by the vendor. The City will evaluate every purchase for replacement equipment and any new equipment needed to expand network communications and utilize the Cisco Systems, Inc. Kansas state contract. Expenditures for new or replacement equipment are unknown now but projected to be approximately $200,000 for 2019 and $200,000 for 2020.
The State of Kansas conducted a competitive bid process and awarded a cooperative purchase contract to Cisco products and Services (State of Kansas Contract# 42860) valid through May 31, 2020.
This renewal provides necessary networking commodities and services that are essential for routine upgrades and replacements throughout the City.
Staff recommends renewal of contract with Cisco Systems, Inc. through May 31, 2020.
No Olathe vendors can provide these products and services.
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Financial Impact:
Expected annual expenditures of $200,000. Expenditures to be paid from the applicable department line item budget, project, or computer replacement fund.
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Action Needed:
Approval of renewal of contract with Cisco.
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Attachment(s):
None.