S17- H29694 - Approve spending authority in an amount not to exceed $2,266,690.61 for the purchase of hardware and software through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) for the Houston Airport System.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Houston Airport System and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve spending authority in an amount not to exceed $2,266,690.61 for the purchase of hardware and software through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) and that authorization is given to issue purchase orders to DIR Go-Direct Vendors Dell Marketing L.P. and Freeit Data Solutions, Inc. for the Houston Airport System (HAS).
The FY21 DIR Technology Infrastructure Procurement purchase will address the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) strict security regulations by upgrading the antiquated access control system and camera server purchased in 2013 for the Advance Surveillance Program. The hardware replacements will reduce the compute platforms and bulky central processing units. The software licensing, maintenance and overall management costs will be reduced while increasing server optimal performance. The end-of-life hardware consists of 32 servers, and four (4) Dell compellent storage arrays in Terminal C and several administration buildings throughout HAS. The hardware will be properly disposed in accordance with the policies of the City's Asset Disposition Division.
Dell Marketing, L.P. - $2,149,337.87
Dell servers, storage, Veeam software support renewal, workstations, monitors, printers, accessories and extended warranties. These items are yearly operating expenses and life cycle replacements to keep Houston Airport Systems (Hobby, IAH, and Ellington) operational and provide equipment for expansion.
Freeit Data Solutions, Inc. - $117,352.74
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Nimble Storage Array network and one-year warranty for the Nexsan storage array network. These items will support the growth and continuous operations of HAS. The new hardware will have 5 to 6 years of service life.
This item was presented and discussed at the Council Committee on Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure on November 5, 2020.
M/WBE 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 or Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY21 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY21
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Airport System
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$2,266,690.61
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$0.00
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$2,266,690.61
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