HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for implementation of integrated network storage solution RESOLUTION NO. 18-015
RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF
INTEGRATED NETWORK STORAGE SYSTEM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, in March 2013, the City issued a Request for Proposal(RFP)to expand capacity
and improve the efficiency of the City's network storage; a contract was awarded to RSM US, LLP
to provide a NetApp network storage system at a cost of$105,753; and,
WHEREAS, the City now needs to expand this network storage, and the present system(last
available in March 2015)has been phased out; and,
WHEREAS, because the present storage system cannot be expanded and is no longer
available, staff issued an RFP for a NetApp network storage system replacement; this system
includes local server storage, and associated software systems at both the primary and backup
network storage locations; and,
WHEREAS, Requests for Proposals (RFP) were sent to 16 vendors, with the City seeking
a hardware, software, and services proposal that provided the best value to meet the City's data
storage needs;two proposals were received and evaluated; and,
WHEREAS, it was determined that IP Pathways, LLC, of Urbandale, Iowa, proposal
provided the best value for the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that award of contract to IP Pathways, LLC, of Urbandale, Iowa, in the amount of$108,682.84 for
the implementation of the integrated network storage system is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23' day of January, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23" day of January, 2018.