HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2009-141RESOLUTION NO. 2009-141
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
NON-COMPETITIVE PURCHASE OF SERVER EQUIPMENT AND
RELATED SOFTWARE, AND FURTHER APPROPRIATING ENERGY
EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
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WHEREAS, the City of Lodi was recently awarded $586,200 in federal economic
stimulus funds through a Department of Energy grant, of which $205,000 has been earmarked
for the purchase of new high -efficiency servers, software, and related hardware; and
WHEREAS, staff has selected Dell blade sewers for this project because they integrate
well with equipment the City already owns, they represent a good value, and their products are
purchased directly from Dell for prices at or below the Western States Contracting Alliance
(WSCA) contract; and
WHEREAS, this project also upgrades selected software and current licenses to latest
versions and Microsoft sells its software through authorized resellers (CDW-G) at or below
WSCA prices; and
WHEREAS, Hewlett-Packard (HP) Lefthand Storage Area Network (SAN) devices have
been selected for this project because of their unique features, reputation for quality products,
and attractive prices; and staff has negotiated directly with HP representatives for the lowest
possible prices to be extended through their regional authorized Value Added Reseller, Infinite
Technology, of Oakland, California; and
WHEREAS, Lodi Municipal Code Section 3.20.070 allows the dispensing of bids when
the City Council determines it is the best method of purchase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the non-competitive purchase of sewer equipment and related software from Infinite
Technology, of Oakland, California, in the amount of $56,580; Dell in the amount of $62,135;
and CDW-G in the amount of $77,023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $205,000 be appropriated from the Energy Efficiency
and Conservation Block Grant Funds for this project.
Date: October 21, 2009
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2009-141 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held October 21, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Johnson, Katzakian, Mounce, and
Mayor Hansen
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
2009-141
RANDI JOHL
City Clerk