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Joint resolution authorizing a contract renewal for Cisco SmartNet services with Logicalis of Downers Grove, Illinois, in the amount of $423,841.
Staff Summary
* The renewal of Cisco SmartNet provides protection for the County's network infrastructure investment.
* The County maintains Cisco SmartNet to reduce operational risk by ensuring rapid replacement of failed equipment, 24/7 access to Cisco technical support, critical security updates, and continuous reliable service.
* This contract authorizes a one-year agreement with Logicalis for $423,841 with the option of extending up to three additional one-year periods.
* Subsequent annual renewals of licensing are estimated to increase 10 percent with each one-year renewal for a total estimated cost in the final term of $564,132.37.
* In accordance with Section 33.115 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, a cooperative purchasing contract with Logicalis has been identified through Omnia Partners (R250307) to procure needed goods, services, constructions, or professional services that have been competitively solicited and awarded.
* Omnia Partners competitively procured technology products, solutions, and related services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) that allowed multiple awards to qualified vendors. Omnia Partners (R250307) received 29 proposals and identified seven qualified vendors, of which one contract Logicalis is an authorized reseller.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the renewal of Cisco SmartNet provides protection to the County's network infrastructure investment; and
WHEREAS, the County maintains Cisco SmartNet to reduce operational risk by ensuring rapid replacement of failed equipment, 24/7 access to Cisco technical support, critical security updates, and continuous reliable service; and
WHEREAS, this contract authorizes a one-year agreement with Logicalis for $423,841 with the option of extending up to three additional one-year periods; and
WHEREAS, subsequent annual renewals of lic...
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