INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Ambreen Bhatty, City Manager
BY: Jack Naparano, Information
Technology Manager
DATE: December 8, 2009
SUBJECT: Business Continuity for Computer System
Applications
In the past few months, the City has experienced some critical computer system outages, which interrupted the business continuity of critical City operations such as emails, business systems, public records and other critical/important information. In order for the City to perform its daily operations in a consistent manner, its computer systems need to have a back-up plan. This plan will ensure that the City business can continue with little or no down time should an equipment failure occur.
The Information Technology Department has been working diligently to explore various options that would provide an efficient business continuity and disaster recovery plan. After thorough review of these options, the staff intends to implement a phased out plan. Under phase 1 of the project, staff is proposing the following purchases of equipment and services to meet our Business Continuity needs. Disaster Recovery implementation will be handled under subsequent phases.
Table A
|
HW |
SW |
QTY |
COMPANY |
ITEM
DESCRIPTION |
PURPOSE |
COST |
|
X |
|
1 |
TERREMARK |
FAS2020A 12X1000 |
DATABASE STORAGE |
$14,773 |
|
|
X |
|
|
NETAPP SERVICES |
MAINTENANCE & LICENSES |
$9,860 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
PROF. SERVICES |
CONFIG & TEST INSTALL |
$1,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
X |
|
3 |
IBM |
IBM HS22 BLADES |
VIRTUAL DSKTP & FAILOVR |
$36,000 |
|
X |
|
2 |
|
MEZZANINE CARD |
NIC INTERFACE |
$1,500 |
|
X |
|
3 |
|
NETWORK CARDS |
INTERFACE to BLADES &
I/O |
$2,000 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
PROFESSIONAL SRVS |
CONFIGURE & INSTALL |
$750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.5 |
VERITY |
PROFESSIONAL SRVS |
CISCO & NETWORK CONFIG |
$2,100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$68,483 |
Staff has determined the above products should be purchased for minimum business continuity. Please be advised that the cost of these purchases is budgeted in FY 2010 Information Technology Fund in line items 5300801-552170, -522090 and -531260. All proposed contractors are on State Contract #250-000-09-1 for the proposed services and equipment.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City
Administration recommends City Commission’s consideration and approval of the
attached resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to take all
steps necessary to enter into acceptable agreements for purchase of the
equipment, software licenses and services listed above, at a cost not to exceed
$68,483.00.
RESOLUTION NO._______________
A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO SEPARATE, ACCEPTABLE AGREEMENTS BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE AND TERREMARK NORTH AMERICA, IBM
COPORATION AND VERITY PARTNERS, INC., PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT,
SOFTWARE LICENSES AND SERVICES AS LISTED IN SECTION ONE OF THIS RESOLUTION; WHEREAS, THE CITY COMMISSION DESIRES THAT THE FINANCE DIRECTOR COMPLETE ANY AND
ALL ACCOUNTING AND BUDGET ENTRIES IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE INTENT OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $68,483 AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
Section 1: That
the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to enter into separate,
acceptable agreements by and between the City of North Lauderdale and Terremark
North America, IBM Corporation and Verity Partners Inc., for the purchase of
the following products, licenses, services and quantities:
|
HW |
SW |
QTY |
COMPANY |
ITEM DESCRIPTION |
PURPOSE |
COST |
|
X |
|
1 |
TERREMARK |
FAS2020A 12X1000 |
DATABASE STORAGE |
$14,773 |
|
|
X |
|
|
NETAPP SERVICES |
MAINTENANCE & LICENSES |
$9,860 |
|
|
|
2 |
|
PROF. SERVICES |
CONFIG & TEST INSTALL |
$1,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
X |
|
3 |
IBM |
IBM HS22 BLADES |
VIRTUAL DSKTP & FAILOVR |
$36,000 |
|
X |
|
2 |
|
MEZZANINE CARD |
NIC INTERFACE |
$1,500 |
|
X |
|
3 |
|
NETWORK CARDS |
INTERFACE to BLADES & I/O |
$2,000 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
PROFESSIONAL SRVS |
CONFIGURE & INSTALL |
$750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.5 |
VERITY |
PROFESSIONAL SRVS |
CISCO & NETWORK CONFIG |
$2100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$68,483 |
Section 2: That the funds for said purchase, not to exceed $68,483.00.
Section 3: That the Finance Director will make any and all accounting and budget entries to comply with the intent of this resolution.
Section 4: That this resolution be shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of North Lauderdale this 8th day of December, 2009.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________ ________________________________
CITY ATTONEY SAMUAL S. GOREN MAYOR JACK BRADY
________________________________
VICE MAYOR JOHN R. CANGEMI
ATTEST:
______________________________________
CITY CLERK PATRICIA VANCHERI