S85-E29332C – Approve spending authority to purchase Cisco telecommunications equipment and related services from NetSync Network Solutions through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) in a total amount not to exceed $150,915.20 for Houston Public Works.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION:
The Director of Houston Public Works and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approves spending authority to purchase Cisco telecommunications equipment and related services from NetSync Network Solutions through the Texas Department of Information Resources contract DIR-TSO-4167 in a total amount not to exceed $150,915.20 and that authorization be given to issue purchase orders, as necessary, for Houston Public Works.
The scope of work requires the vendor to furnish and deliver Cisco branded telecommunication parts and accessories to Houston Public Works (HPW). This purchase is necessary to proceed with the planned annual telecommunication equipment and accessory refresh in HPW where the current equipment exceeds the asset lifecycle of five (5) years. The replacement of telecommunication equipment and accessories will allow the department to replenish obsolete equipment and meet operational needs.
This recommendation is made pursuant to Chapter 252, Section 252.022 (a) (7) (A) of the Texas Local Government Code for exempted procurements.
MWBE Participation:
Zero-percentage goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing an Interlocal/Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2020 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E. Director
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division Houston Public Works
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Estimated Spending Authority
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DEPARTMENT
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FY2020
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OUT YEARS
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TOTAL
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Houston Public Works
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$150,915.20
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$0
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$150,915.20
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