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Contract - Information Technology Servers
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher Liersaph, Information Technology, Assistant Director, 704-292-2520
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The County's server infrastructure and Compellent Storage Area Network (SAN) are at the end of life. The Information Technology Department recommends upgrading to Dell PowerEdge Servers through State Contract 204X, this will coincide with purchasing Dell PowerStore for storage. This combination ensures seamless integration, enhanced performance, and scalability. PowerEdge servers will provide the processing power needed to future proof Union County's Information Technology infrastructure.
N.C.G.S 143-129(e)(3) and N.C.G.S 143-129(e)(9) allow local governments to make purchases through a competitively bid North Carolina Statewide Term Contract or a Group Purchasing Program.
The purchase of the PowerEdge Servers will be made using North Carolina Statewide Term Contract 204X, quoted by Davenport Group.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The anticipated cost for the PowerEdge Servers is $215,256.00 and is budgeted accordingly for FY2025 in the Information Technology Capital Improvement Project fund.