HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2023-278RESOLUTION NO. 2023-278
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO PALO ALTO NETWORK
FIREWALLS AND THREE YEARS OF PALO ALTO PREMIUM SUPPORT
FROM EPLUS TECHNOLOGY, INC., OF ROCKLIN, UTILIZING CONTRACT
NO. 7-20-70-47-06 UNDER NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE
PROCUREMENT OFFICIALS (NASPO), CA -PALO ALTO-NVP AR3229
WHEREAS, City of Lodi relies on the properly -functioning network firewalls to secure
the City's network and data infrastructure from cyberattacks. The network architecture is
complex, requiring annual operational costs and parts, equipment replacement, and continuous
staff hours to maintain; 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 these firewalls and consulting services, as it is in the best interest of the
City to purchase the two Palo Alto Network firewall and three-year Palo Alto premium support
from ePlus Technology, Inc., using contract no. 7-20-70-47-06 under National Association of
State Procurement Officials (NASPO), CA -PALO ALTO-NVP AR3229 in the amount of
$304,000; and
WHEREAS, funding for this project was approved by the adoption of the Fiscal Year
2023/24 I.T. replacement fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for the purchase of
two Palo Alto Network firewalls with three years Palo Alto premium support, from ePlus, Inc., of
Rocklin, California, using contract No. 7-20-70-47-06 under National Association of State
Procurement Officials (NASPO), CA -PALO ALTO-NVP AR3229 in the amount of $304,000; 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
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2023-278 as passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 15, 2023 by the following votes:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Bregman, Hothi, Nakanishi, Yepez, and
Mayor Craig
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk
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