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Contract - Information Technology Storage
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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 PowerStore for storage through State Contract 204X, this will coincide with purchasing Dell PowerServers. This combination ensures seamless integration, enhanced performance, and scalability. Dell PowerStore offers superior performance, scalability, and advanced data management features. This move ensures continued reliability, supports future growth, and aligns with our long-term Information Technology strategy, providing a modern, efficient storage solution for the County's needs. This approach leverages the State’s due diligence in negotiating the best pricing for North Carolina public entities and ensures cost-effectiveness.
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 PowerStore Storage will be made using North Carolina Statewide Term Contract 204X, quoted by Davenport Group.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The anticipated cost for the PowerStore Storage is $381,872.00 and is budgeted accordingly for FY2025 in the Information Technology Capital Improvement Project fund.