Subject:
Title
Request approval of spending of CARES Act funds for procurement of network upgrades to improve information technology infrastructure security and performance
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EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
Due to the increased need for employees to telework and access Town network systems remotely as result of impacts of COVID-19, the Information Technology Department requests use of CARES Act funds for procurement of network infrastructure upgrades to enhance and improve security, performance, and speed of the Town’s network. This will provide a better experience for both staff working in Town facilities and those teleworking as well as facilitate provision of services to the public during this national health crisis. Upgrades will include replacement firewalls for both the Town and police networks and include the addition of intrusion, detection, and prevention monitoring systems.
Strategic Plan Initiative: Vienna is a safe community.
Departmental Recommendation: The IT Department recommends this upgrade to improve network security and performance for the Town's information technology network.
Finance Recommendation: Recommend approval.
Purchasing Recommendation: Recommend approval.
Town Attorney Recommendation: The Town may ride the GSA contract for the proposed network sercurity upgrades, and Town Council may approve the proposed expenditure of funds in its discretion.
Town Manager's Recommendation: I recommend the Town Council approve of the purchase of netwoek security upgrades, as presented.
Cost and Financing: $47,137.50
Account Number: 100-103-1031-13150-48201
Decision Needed by This date: July 6, 2020
PROPOSED/SUGGESTED MOTION
Recommended Action
"I move to approve purchase of network security upgrades through GSA Contract GS-35F-0119Y in an amount not to exceed $47,137.50"
Or
Other action deemed necessary by Council.