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-SPD0000219-0005 Networking Equipment and Related Services: for use by Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to obtain upgrade services to the F5 computer network load balancer and security appliance utilized by the County. Awarded to F5, Inc., c/o MGT Impact Solutions, LLC. Amount Not To Exceed: $335,750.57.
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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. 99999-SPD-SPD0000219-0005 to purchase upgrade services to the F5 appliance utilized by the County. The F5 appliance functions as a load balancer and provides security protection against cyber threats. The current appliance is now at end-of-life and end-of-support. This upgrade would bring this part of the County’s computer network infrastructure up to date and permit the County to receive ongoing support and updates as needed. MGT Impact Solutions, LLC is an authorized reseller for these services.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Recommend approval to purchase from SWC No. 99999-SPD-SPD0000219-0005 with:
F5, Inc., c/o MGT Impact Solutions, LLC, 1450 Oakbrook Dr., Suite 900, Norcross, GA 30093
Amount Not To Exceed: $335,750.57
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Contract Effective Date: November 18, 2024
2. Contract Expiration Date: November 17, 2026
3. Funding: Capital Funds - Maintenance and Repair (DoIT)