This annual contract is for the procurement of network maintenance services, equipment, and security with Layer 3 Communications (LOCAL) in an amount not to exceed $1,045,000. This amount is based on budgeted project needs for 2024, as well as for network maintenance services, equipment, and security. The Innovation + Technology Services Department uses this contract for the maintenance of hardware and software for designated equipment and services included in the Juniper, Aruba, and Palo Alto Networks, and Veeam solutions. These services are an integral part of the data center operations and all network locations, as well as the indoor wireless capabilities at designated City facilities. This contract ensures that the City's critical internal and public-facing services are supported with reliable network infrastructure. This foundation also supports secure communications internally and externally. 

These annual spend purchases will be procured through the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS). Cooperative purchasing is authorized as an appropriate procurement method in Division 10 Section 4-4152 of the City of Savannah’s purchasing ordinance. The contract was competitively bid by TIPS and awarded to Layer 3 Communications LLC (contract # 200105). Delivery: As needed. Terms: Net 30 days.

The Georgia statewide contracts are as follows:

Juniper Networks 99999-SPD-T20120501-0013 (expires 9/30/2024) - Layer 3 is an authorized reseller.

HPE (Aruba Networks) 99999-SPD-T20120501-011A (expires 9/30/2024) – Layer 3 is an authorized reseller.

Palo Alto Networks 99999-SPD-NVPUT3229-0001 or NASPO AR3229 (expires 9/30/2024) – Layer 3 is an authorized reseller.

The vendor is:

C.C. Layer 3 Communications (7001 Chatham Center Drive, Suite 1800 Savannah, GA)^(B) $1,045,000

A pre-bid conference was not conducted as this is a cooperative purchase. (B) Indicates local, non-DBE-owned business.

Local available: Yes

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