Title
Village Hall Data Center Backup Generator
History
The Village Hall data center contains approximately 62 computer servers, network switching devices and cable TV broadcasting equipment pieces. These devices not only supply data to desktop users in the Village Hall campus area, but also to Police, Public Works, Recreation, Centennial Pool and all other facilities. In addition, the Village’s core Internet connection comes into the Village Hall.
Although the data center has battery backup, problems arise during power outages. After the average twenty minute life span of battery power, core data services such as Internet, Web based services, databases, file data, and printing become unavailable Village-wide.
Staff is recommending the purchase of a Generac Industrial Natural Gas Generator, to be installed outside the west side of Village Hall, near the data center. In addition, staff is recommending the replacement of four, non-compatible UPS units in the data center.
On May 7, 2012, the Technology, Communications & Community Engagement Committee requested information regarding the funding of this project. In 2011, MIS provided CDW with the power needs of the equipment in the data center and requested a cost estimate to be used as a budget figure for the purchase of a back up generator in FY12. CDW offers National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance contract pricing with several vendors. Recently, Village staff requested a firm price quote for the work. CDW sent two electrictians to Village Hall to inspect the site and complete the quote. The price quote with National IPA pricing came in at $58,468. The electricians recommended several electrical changes to the project that were not included in the original price estimate. Staff researched having some of the work performed in-house, such as electrical, gas piping, and concrete pad work, but due to the specialized nature of the work, staff recommends that CDW should provide a complete solution. Additional ...
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