From
Anda Upchurch
Title
Purchase of Transportation network equipment from Flair Data Systems in the amount of $59,962.44 to replace discontinued switches through a national interlocal with DIR
Presenter
Walter Shumac, P.E., Director of Transportation
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Purchase of Cisco switches for the existing wireless communication network. This network provides communication from the Traffic Management Center (TMC) to 211 traffic signals, changeable message signs, CCTV and video detection cameras at signalized intersections. The switches being upgraded now have not been updated since their initial installation and are either at the end of their service life or have been discontinued and are no longer supported. This equipment will provide continued connectivity to for the Transportation network.
Chapter 271.102 of the Local Government Code authorizes local governments to participate in a cooperative purchasing program with another local government or local cooperative organization. In lieu of competitive bidding, items and services may be purchased through such agreements as the agreements have already been bid by the sponsoring entity or agency. The City of Grand Prairie has master inter-local cooperative agreements with various entities including DIR.
DIR provides statewide leadership and oversight for management of government information and communications technology. DIR has served in a leadership role to facilitate the state’s economic competitiveness through its ability to deliver quality information resources commodities and services at the lowest prices and best value for state and local government as well as the K-12 public and higher education systems.
The Cisco products the City requires are available under DIR contract# DIR-TSO-4167 through Flair Data Systems, an authorized reseller. This contract was effective July 3, 2018 and set to expire July 20, 2021 with two additional one-year renewals remaining.
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