Title
Fujitsu Maintenance and Service Level Agreement – Amendment (Ordinance S-49040)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow additional expenditures under Contract 145958 with Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. for the purchase of maintenance and support of Fujitsu equipment, components, and hardware for the Information Technology Services Department and in support of the Regional Wireless Cooperative (RWC). Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $32,000.
Report
Summary
This contract currently covers maintenance for 52 Fujitsu multiplexers throughout the radio communications network, which serves the RWC public safety radio communications partners. The equipment provides a fiber optic platform proven to perform for the wireless microwave network, integrating services for public safety agencies in the Phoenix region to ensure the delivery of communications in the form of voice and data traffic. Fujitsu Network Communication, Inc., is the manufacturer of this hardware, and is the only provider for maintenance and support. The support includes technical engineering, firmware updates, product support, and repair/return of faulty components. The additional funds requested will cover the annual subscription for the remaining term of the contract.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Contract Term
The contract term remains unchanged, ending on Aug. 31, 2023.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $32,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $207,000. Funds are available in the Information Technology Services Department's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously approved the Fujitsu Maintenance and Service Level Agreement Contract 145958 (Ordinance S-43828) on Aug. 30, 2017.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Information Technology Services Department.