HomeMy WebLinkAbout16546 1 RESOLUTION NO. 16,546
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3 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
4 INTO A CONTRACT WITH PROMAS, LLC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
5 EXCEED ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND, SIXTY-ONE AND
6 78/100 DOLLARS ($169,061.78) PLUS THE APPLICABLE TAXES AND
7 FEES, FOR THE PURCHASE PROMAS FIREWALLS HARDWARE FOR
8 THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT; AND FOR
9 OTHER PURPOSES.
10 WHEREAS,the Firewalls located in City facilities are approaching end-of-life and cannot be upgraded
-- 11 to ensure the security of the network for end users;and,
12 WHEREAS, the Information Technology Department requests a contract with ProMAS LLC, to
13 replace existing Firewall Hardware; and,
14 WHEREAS, firewalls are essential to protect networks by monitoring and controlling incoming and
15 outgoing electronic traffic based upon security rules, blocking unauthorized access to assist in the
16 prevention of cyberattacks and data breaches;
17 WHEREAS,vendor selection was made utilizing TIPS Contract 230105; and,
18 WHEREAS, the total cost of this purchase is One Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand, Sixty-one and
19 48/100 Dollars($169,061.78),plus applicable taxes and fees,with funds available from ARPA IT Upgrades
20 to Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure 271309 G0601AR3OB 72200;and,
21 NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY
22 OF LITTLE ROCK,ARKANSAS:
23 Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to enter into a contract with ProMAS, LLC, to replace
24 existing Firewall Hardware for an amount not to exceed One Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand, Sixty-One
25 and 78/100 Dollars($169,061.78),plus applicable fees and taxes.
26 Section 2. Funding for purchase is available from ARPA IT Upgrades to Cybersecurity and IT
27 Infrastructure 271309 G0601AR3OB 72200.
28 Section 3. Severability. In the event any title, section, paragraph, item, sentence, clause, phrase, or
29 word of this resolution is declared or adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration or
30 adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of the resolution which shall remain in full force and
31 effect as if the portion so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part of the
32 resolution.
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1 Section 4. Repealer. All laws,ordinances,resolutions,or parts of the same,that are inconsistent with
2 the provisions of this resolution,are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
3 ADOPTED: December 17,2024.
4 ATTEST: APPROVED:
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6 AdLfAcA &
7 Allison Segars,Acti city Clerk Frank cott,Jr.,Mayor
8 APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
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11 Thomas M. Carpenter,City A ey
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