HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2014-84RESOLUTION NO. 2014-84
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING PURCHASE OF HARDWARE AND
SOFTWARE FROM DELL FOR THE ELECTRIC
UTILITY'S GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM AND
MILSOFT UTILITY SOLUTIONS SOFTWARE
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WHEREAS, staff is continuing the multi -phase project with Environmental
Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for the Electric Utility's (EU) geographical
information system (GIS); and
WHEREAS, the existing network server is inadequate to support the hardware
and software requirements of GIS; and
WHEREAS, in addition, the MilSoft Utility Solutions software, currently run from a
computer, needs to be moved to a server environment in order to fully integrate with GIS
and provide adequate cyber security; however, the existing network server does not
meet the system requirements of MilSoft; and
WHEREAS, Information Systems' (IS) staff recommends the purchase of Dell
blade servers, which meet the criteria for ESRI and MilSoft applications; and
WHEREAS, the servers are the kind and model that integrate into the City's
virtual server environment; and
WHEREAS, the hardware and operating system software is estimated at
$21,990; and
WHEREAS, the bidding process may be dispensed per Lodi Municipal Code
3.20.070 Section 3(b), which reads "Bidding shall be dispensed with only when the
commodity can be obtained from only one vendor, due to need for branded replacement
parts or supplies for equipment of like brand," and the City's IS department has a Dell
server environment, so only Dell servers are compatible; and
WHEREAS, implementation of GIS and MilSoft analysis capability will provide
cost savings through improved operational efficiency of the electrical system, increased
safety, and create a more reliable electric system by mitigating electrical outages; and
WHEREAS, funds are included in Fiscal Year 2013/14 Budget Account
No. 160612.7715; and
WHEREAS, staff hereby recommends the City Council authorize the City
Manager to purchase hardware and software from Dell to meet the EU's GIS and MilSoft
server needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to purchase hardware and software from Dell for the EU's
GIS and MilSoft Utility Solutions software in an amount not to exceed $25,000.
Dated: June 4, 2014
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2014-84 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held June 4, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Johnson, Mounce, Nakanishi,
and Mayor Katzakian
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Non
RANDI JOHL-OLSON
City Clerk
2014-84