HomeMy WebLinkAbout9, Consideration of the Purchase of Network SwitchesConsent Item # 9
Consideration of the Purchase of
Network Switches for the Water
SCADA Reliability Project
September 18, 2013
Background / History
• Extension of the water SCADA Replacement Project
• Donner Lake SCADA system
— obsolete and being replaced
— Existing communications incompatible with security requirements
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New Information
• New SCADA Switches at remote sites
— Improve system monitoring
— Increase network security
— Allows for video monitoring
— Provides rounded bi-directional communication
• Equipment
— Purchased through NetXperts, Inc
— Utilizes California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS)
— Amount $38,761
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Fiscal Impact
• Sufficient funds exist in the FY13 Water SCADA
Replacement Budget for this project
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Recommend
• Approve the purchase of Cisco networking equipment
from NetXperts Inc. in the amount of $38,761, plus a
10% contingency, not to exceed $42,637, plus tax
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