Title
Resolution authorizing a contract with CDW Government, Vernon Hills, Illinois, for Cisco SmartNet Software Maintenance for a one-year period, with renewal options, in an estimated annual amount of $44,135.10.
Staff Summary
* Since 2008, the Information Technology (IT) Department has procured Cisco SmartNet software maintenance through the State of Illinois joint purchasing contract.
* Our previous vendor no longer holds the state contract and there was a need to establish a new contract for this service.
* Cisco SmartNet supports all network equipment that effects network switches, virtual private network (VPN) and internet connectivity.
* Pursuant to Article 10-101 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, Cooperative Purchasing, Lake County may participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of goods with one or more public procurement units in accordance with an agreement.
* Lake County IT identified a cooperative purchasing contract with CDW Government, Vernon Hills, Illinois through the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (NIPA) to procure the needed services that was competitively solicited and awarded.
* This contract provides for a guaranteed percent discount off the current list price for each network component and based on our current inventory the contract will cost the County an estimated amount of $44,135.10.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, there is a need for a contract for Cisco SmartNet software maintenance for Lake County; and
WHEREAS, Cisco SmartNet supports all network equipment that effects network switches, virtual private network (VPN) and internet connectivity; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 10-101 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, Cooperative Purchasing, Lake County may participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of goods with one or more public procurement units in accordance with an agreement between the participants; and
WHEREAS, Lake County IT identified a coope...
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