HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Replacement of Core Enterprise Network Infrastructure RESOLUTION NO. 15-384
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY'S CORE ENTERPRISE NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,in March 2013,the City contracted for a Network Readiness Assessment of our
existing information technology infrastructure and performance,and the assessment included testing
and network recommendations to achieve voice and video quality over a properly architected
network infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, based on the results of the network assessment, the City issued a Request for
Proposal(RFP)in March 2015, and the RFP was sent to network integrators or manufacturers who
were qualified to design, configure, and install a complete and operational core enterprise network
replacement for the City; and,
WHEREAS, this core enterprise network serves as the primary router for the City network
and the fiber consolidation point for the connectivity between City Hall, the Internet, and remote
locations; and,
WHEREAS,RFPs were sent to 22 vendors,with the City seeking a hardware,software,and
service solution that provides the best value to meet the City's networking needs,and two proposals
were received and evaluated by a team of City employees; and,
WHEREAS,proposals were evaluated and the review team determined that the OneNeck IT
Solutions proposal in the amount of$100,869.43 provided the optimal solution for the City; and,
WHEREAS, determining factors included the following: highest evaluated score;previous
positive experience with successful project implementations; previous positive experience with
support after implementation;and,having a larger number of more highly certified Cisco technicians
on staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract with OneNeck IT Solutions of Urbandale,Iowa, in the amount of$100,869.43 for
the replacement of the Core Enterprise Network Infrastructure is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of June, 2015.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23`d day of June, 2015.