HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2021-268RESOLUTION NO. 2021-268
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING PURCHASE OF DELL PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
SERVICES FROM DELL, INC., OF AUSTIN, TEXAS
WHEREAS, as part of the City's efforts to continue the viability and efficiency of the City's
network core, virtual infrastructure and storage array, it is necessary to maintain Dell warranty
and technical support for vital infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, Dell Professional Support services ensures access to knowledgeable
network and storage area network engineers for technical support and replacement of units that
fail while in production; and
WHEREAS, Lodi Municipal Code Section 3.20.077 authorizes the Information Technology
Manager to acquire electronic hardware through negotiation, requests for proposal or competitive
bids and award based on "best value" criteria; and
WHEREAS, the Information Technology Manager has selected to utilize the negotiation
method for acquiring Dell Professional Support services, as it is in the best interest of the City to
purchase the directly from Dell, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, funding for this project is included in the Fiscal Year 2021/22 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve
the purchase of Dell Professional Support services for one year from Dell, Inc., of Austin, Texas,
in the amount of $68,000.
Dated: October 6, 2021
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2021-268 as passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held October 6, 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
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City Cler
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