Title
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to issue a Purchase Order to Liquid Networx for the purchase of FortiGate hardware and software.
Body
This item is for the purchase of Fortinet redundant security appliances for the City Hall and Police Datacenters. These items refresh the existing Fortinet appliances with new hardware and offer maintenance and software updates for the next five years. The purchase through Liquid Networx under DIR Contract No. DIR-TSO-4288, at a total cost of $225,133.80, would be paid in total utilizing the FY2024 Technology Fund. No additional maintenance costs will be associated with this purchase over the five year agreement.
These advanced security products and services are a vital component in the cybersecurity portfolio employed at the City and offer protection against emerging threats and vulnerabilities to the City network, and help ensure the safety and integrity of data and systems.
Cost: $225,133.80
Source of Funds: General Self-Financed Construction