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.
The State of Kansas conducted a competitive bid process and issued a cooperative purchase contract to Cisco Systems, Inc for products and professional services (State of Kansas Contract# 42860) which is valid through May 31, 2021.
The renewal of the City’s contract with Cisco Systems, Inc provides necessary networking commodities and services that are essential for routine upgrades and replacements throughout the City.
The annual spend for 2019 was $316,000. Projects which are included in the estimated annual spend below are annual Cisco support for SmartNet, equipment for the Park Maintenance Facility, Traffic Operations switches, and replacement of 15 year old switches at various locations throughout the City.
Staff recommends renewal of contract with Cisco Systems, Inc. through May 31, 2021.
No Olathe vendors can provide these products and services.
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Financial Impact:
Expected annual expenditures of $320,000. 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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None.