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Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for active data storage maintenance and training for mission-critical public safety systems with Freeit Data Solutions Inc., for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $240,000.
[Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established].
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Client Department(s)
Communications and Technology Management.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $75,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Communications and Technology Management.
Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Purchasing Language:
Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these goods and services. The Financial Services Department has determined this contractor best meets the needs of Communications and Technology Management to provide these goods and services required for the City.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500.
Additional Backup Information:
The contract will provide data storage and management solutions for enterprise-grade data centers. The inherent nature of the storage array provides for faster read-write and access times which significantly improves speed and performance for public safety system critical applications and operations. Pure Storage services include 24/7 support with a four-hour delivery of replacement parts and hardware component upgrades during the lifetime of the contract.
The State of Texas Department of Information Resources is a cooperative purchasing association recognized under Texas procurement statutes. Cooperative associations, themselves or using a lead government, competitively solicit and award contracts that are eligible for use by other qualified state and local governments. Due to their substantial volumes, larger than any one government could achieve independently, cooperative contracts routinely include superior terms, conditions, and pricing. Use of cooperative contracts also results in lower administrative costs and time savings.
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Contract Details: |
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Contract Term |
Length of Term |
Contract Authorization |
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Initial Term |
1 year |
$80,000 |
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Optional Extension 1 |
1 year |
$80,000 |
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Optional Extension 2 |
1 year |
$80,000 |
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Total |
3 years |
$240,000 |
Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.