The Technology Solutions Department recommends the purchase of ninety-five (95) Cisco network switches and accessories in the estimated amount of $948,713 from Netsync Network Solutions, for the FY 23-24 Network Refresh - Phase 3.
These network switches provide data and voice connectivity to computers, phones, and wireless access points throughout city facilities.
Technology Solutions is working to put these orders in as early as we can in order to ensure that we receive hardware with enough time to implement before the end of support date from the manufacturer.
This purchase, if approved, will be the final phase of our three phased approach to replace our aging switching infrastructure before it becomes unsupported by the manufacturer.
If the City of Plano does not approve this purchase, the City will be at risk of using outdated and soon to be unsupported network switches. Technology Solutions would not be able to ensure reliable and secure communications across its voice and data networks.
The City is authorized to purchase from the State Contract list pursuant to Chapter 271 Subchapter D of the Texas Local Government Code and by doing so satisfies any State Law requiring local governments to seek competitive bids for items. (DIR-TSO-4167 for Cisco Devices and DIR-CPO-4430 for ENET Optics, and City of Plano Internal Contract No. 2024-0242-O)