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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Approving Purchase of License and Support Renewal for Palo
Alto Networks Firewall from CDW-G of Vernon Hills, Illinois ($40,270.89)
MEETING DATE: February 17, 2021
PREPARED BY: Information Technology Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution approving purchase of license and support renewal
for Palo Alto Networks firewall from CDW-G of Vernon Hills, Illinois in the
amount of $40.270.89.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: As part of the City's efforts to maintain network
infrastructure and security, a renewal of the firewall's licensing with
Palo Alto Network is an essential component to cybersecurity. In
July of 2019 the City purchased new Palo Alto firewalls to replace the existing and aging units. The new
firewall units added an additional level of security for all SCADA systems, Fixed Network and San
Joaquin CLETS (law enforcement) connection. In addition, the City has current technology to properly
manage City network security at a granular level. The newer units are more reliable and will improve
network stability, lower the risk of network failure and better protect against infiltration of the network.
In accordance with Lodi Municipal Code Section 3.20.077, the Information Technology Manager has the
ability to acquire electronic hardware through negotiation, requests for proposal or competitive bids and
award based on "best value" criteria. The Information Technology Manager has selected to utilize the
negotiation method for acquiring these Firewall appliances for the following reasons:
• IT manufactures will work with one value-added reseller (VAR) when creating
quotes for products for a single customer.
• Other VARs will not quote a product from the same manufacture if a prior quote
had already been created for a competing VAR for a single customer.
It is the staff recommendation to purchase the renewal for license and support for the Palo Alto Network
firewalls from CDWG, using contract California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) through EC America
(3-13-70-0793E).
FISCAL IMPACT: The appropriation for this purchase is included in the Fiscal Year 2020/21
budget. There is no additional impact from this action. Failure to upgrade the firewall
increases the City's risk of a cyber -attack resulting in a delay of services to all City
facilities and a general loss of productivity City-wide.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Account No.
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Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager
Deputy City Manager/Internal Services Director
Benjamin Buecher
Information Technology Division Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF LICENSE AND SUPPORT RENEWAL FOR PALO ALTO
NETWORKS FIREWALL FROM CDW-G, OF VERNON HILLS, ILLINOIS,
UTILIZING CALIFORNIA MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULES THROUGH
EC AMERICA (3-13-70-0793E)
WHEREAS, a renewal of the firewall's licensing with Palo Alto Networks is an essential
component to cybersecurity; and
WHEREAS, in July 2019, the City purchased new Palo Alto firewalls to replace the
existing and aging units; and
WHEREAS, the new firewall units added an additional level of security for all SCADA
systems, Fixed Network and San Joaquin CLETS (law enforcement) connection; and
WHEREAS, the City has current technology to properly manage City network security
at a granular level. The newer units are more reliable and will improve network stability, lower
the risk of network failure, and better protect against infiltration of the network; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends approving the purchase of the renewal for license and
support for the Palo Alto Networks firewalls from CDW-G, using California Multiple Award
Schedules (CMAS) through EC America (3-13-70-0793E).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of license and support renewal for Palo Alto Networks firewall from
CDW-G, of Vernon Hills, Illinois, in the amount of $40,270.89, utilizing California Multiple Award
Schedules through EC America (3-13-70-0793E); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6.3q of the City Council Protocol
Manual (Res. No. 2019-223), the City Attorney is hereby authorized to make minor revisions to
the above -referenced document(s) that do not alter the compensation or term, and to make
clerical corrections as necessary.
Dated: February 17, 2021
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2021-38 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Lodi in a regular meeting held February 17, 2021 by the following votes:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Hothi, Khan, Kuehne, and
Mayor Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
JENNIFER CUSMIR
City Clerk
2021-38