HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2023-254RESOLUTION NO. 2023-254
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF THIRTEEN DELL NETWORK SWITCHES FOR REFRESH OF
DATA CENTER NETWORK FROM SIDEPATH, INC., OF LAGUNA HILLS
WHEREAS, the City's current Data Center network has reached end of life with the
manufacturer and is marked for replacement as part of the City's cyber -infrastructure replacement
schedule; and
WHEREAS, City staff evaluated latest technology in network switches from Dell, Inc., and
with support from Dell engineers and Data Center architects determined the best options for direct
replacement of current infrastructure. Staff chose Dell EMC Switch with five-year Dell Pro -support
and warranty; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of the appliance is done through a value-added reseller
(VAR), SidePath, Inc., since Dell Datacenter Services does not sell this product directly to
customers; and
WHEREAS, 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 the thirteen
Dell EMC Network Switches for the following reasons:
IT manufacturers will work with one VAR when creating quotes for products for a single
customer.
• Other VARs will not quote a product from the same manufacturer if a prior quote has
already been created for a competing VAR for a single customer.
WHEREAS, staff recommends the purchase of thirteen Dell EMC Network Switches and
five years Dell ProSupport, from Dell value added reseller, SidePath, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $187,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize
the purchase of thirteen Dell EMC Network Switches and five years Dell ProSupport from
SidePath, Inc., a California corporation, of Laguna Hills, California, in amount not to exceed
$187,000 (64299000.77030); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to sign
and issue such documents as necessary to facilitate the purchase of the thirteen Dell EMC
Network Switches and five years Dell ProSupport; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6.3q for the City Council Protocol
Manual (adopted 11/6/19), Resolution 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: November 15, 2023
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2023-254 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 15, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Bregman, Craig, Nakanishi, and Mayor Hothi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Yepez
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk
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