Title
Cisco Core Switch - Expenditure Approval
History
The MIS Division has included funds in the 2008-2009 fiscal year budget to add a backup computer networking switch to the Police Departments network. The primary switch is the core component of the Police Departments voice and data network, and the backup switch will be essential to maintain uptime in the event of a main switch failure.
A proposal for the backup switch has been provided by Maron Structure Technologies. This is the same vendor that supplied the Cisco equipment and services for the existing voice and data network. The Village purchases through Maron regularly and takes advantage of deep discounts offered on Cisco equipment. The Village receives 42.5% government discounted prices from Maron Structure Technologies, under the Cisco GSA contract which is the lowest possible price.
On April 27, 2009, this item was reviewed and approved by the Finance Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
FY 08-09 requested budget amount is $5,500.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the purchase of a Cisco 4948 switch from Maron Structure Technologies, Niles, IL in an amount not to exceed $6,034.63.