This resolution authorizes the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract with Softnet Solutions LLC for up to $10 million to purchase networking equipment and support from Hewlett Packard Inc. The contract will last five years, starting from February 1, 2022, to January 31, 2027.
Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Softnet Solutions LLC for the purchase of networking equipment, software and hardware/software support manufactured by Hewlett Packard Inc., with a contract not to exceed amount of $10,000,000 for a total contract duration of five years commencing on February 1, 2022, through January 31, 2027.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need for the City to procure networking equipment and support services through a competitive bidding process.
The Office of Contract Administration issued a Request for Proposals for networking equipment, software, and support services from multiple manufacturers, including Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks.
A resolution was prepared to authorize contracts with Softnet Solutions LLC and Intervision Systems LLC for networking equipment and support, with respective not-to-exceed amounts of $10 million and $40 million.
The resolution was received and assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee for consideration.
The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed the resolution and recommended its approval, noting the importance of the contracts for citywide technology procurement.
The resolution authorizing the contract with Softnet Solutions LLC was filed, allowing the City to proceed with the procurement of networking equipment and support services.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record