Purchasing Type: Statewide (SWC)
Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Purchasing & Contracting
AGENDA ITEM:
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Commission District(s): All
SWC - Statewide Contract (SWC) No. 99999-SPD-T20120501-0004 Networking Equipment and IT Infrastructure Products. For use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to obtain VMWare8 upgrades, and implementation, and three (3)-year support services of the County’s existing Avaya telephone system. Awarded to: Avaya, Inc., c/o NWN Carousel Industries of North America, LLC.: Amount Not to Exceed: $1,008,632.37.
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Information Contact: Michelle Butler, Chief Procurement Officer
Phone Number: (404) 687-3581
PURPOSE:
Consists of purchasing from the competitively let SWC No. No. 99999-SPD-T20120501-0004 for the provision of VMWare8 upgrades, professional implementation services and the three (3)-year purchase of ongoing support for a coordinated upgrade of the County’s existing Avaya telephone system. Failure to approve could result in increased risk of service disruptions and limited ability to resolve technical or security issues. Those interruptions could delay essential services, disrupt interdepartmental coordination, and hinder time-sensitive communications supporting public safety. NWN Carousel Industries of North America, LLC is an authorized reseller of these products and services.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Recommend approval to purchase from SWC No. No. 99999-SPD-T20120501-0004 with:
Avaya, Inc., c/o NWN Carousel Industries of North America, LLC, 659 S County Trail, Exeter, RI 02822
Amount Not to Exceed: $1,008,632.37
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Contract Effective Date: June 1, 2012
2. Contract Expiration Date: September 30, 2027
3. Funding: General - Maintenance and Repair (DoIT)