HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Awarding Contract to Carrier Access Inc., for the Replacement of the Core Network Switches and Associated Infrastructure RESOLUTION NO. 20-401
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO CARRIER ACCESS INC.,
FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CORE NETWORK SWITCHES
AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, in assessing the City network infrastructure over the past year, staff has
identified the opportunity to replace and upgrade the network core switch to improve network
reliability and speed; and,
WHEREAS, the core network switch 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, currently, one core network switch handles all traffic, and if that core switch
fails or requires maintenance,the entire City network is down until the switch is repaired or replaced;
and,
WHEREAS,the phone system,access to servers,file sharing,and internet access all depend
on an operating network core switch; and,
WHEREAS, to improve reliability, staff plans to install two core switches with redundant
connections;this way if one of the core network switches fails,the network will still function; and,
WHEREAS, redundant core network switches also provide the ability to replace,upgrade,
and maintain the switches without taking down the network; and,
WHEREAS, network speed will also be improved by the replacement with the new core
switches providing a larger number of high-capacity connections and are backward-compatible with
older devices; and,
WHEREAS, a request for quotation was prepared for the required equipment and a single
quote was received; and,
WHEREAS,staff reviewed the proposal from Carrier Access Inc.,of Clive,Iowa,and found
its proposal for$119,070.35 to be acceptable; and,
WHEREAS,the replacement of the core network switch was estimated at$118,950,and was
included as part of an overall equipment replacement budget for the Information Technology
Division; and,
WHEREAS, the additional funds needed for this purchase will come from budgeted
Information Technology funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that Contract for the replacement of the core network switches and associated infrastructure with
Carrier Access Inc., of Clive, Iowa, in the amount of$119,070.35 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28`h day of July, 2020.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28' day of July, 2020.