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-SPD0000219-0008 Networking Equipment and Related Services. For use by the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) to obtain Juniper Data Center Infrastructure On‑Prem network system services. Awarded to Juniper Networks (US), Inc., c/o MGT Impact Solutions, LLC: Amount Not To Exceed: $380,620.78.
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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‑SPD0000219‑0008 for the purchase of Juniper Data Center Infrastructure On‑Prem services, including enterprise network switches, associated licensing, and Apstra network management software used to operate the County’s core data center network fabric. This purchase replaces the County’s existing data center networking hardware, which has reached end-of-life, and is no longer secure or supported by the manufacturer. Reliable operation of this infrastructure is critical to maintaining continuity of County services and supporting time‑sensitive public safety activities. MGT Impact Solutions, LLC is an authorized reseller of these products and services.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Recommend approval to purchase from SWC No. 99999‑SPD‑SPD0000219‑0008 with:
Juniper Networks (US), Inc., c/o MGT Impact Solutions, LLC, 1450 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 900, Norcross, GA 30093
Amount Not To Exceed: $380,620.78
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Contract Effective Date: November 18, 2024
2. Contract Expiration Date: November 17, 2026
3. Funding: Operating - Maintenance and Repair (DoIT)