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County Administrator's Report 14. 25.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	06/10/2013
Issue: Cisco Network Admission Control Hardware Purchase
From:	David Musselwhite
Department:	Information Technology
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Purchase of Cisco Network Control Hardware from PC Specialists, Inc. - David Musselwhite, Information Technology Department Director

That the Board approve the purchase of the Cisco Network Admission Control Hardware from PC Specialist, Inc., d/b/a Technology Integration Group (TIG), in the amount of $40,309.40, Florida State Contract Number 250-000-09-1, to authenticate, authorize, evaluate, and remediate wired, wireless, and remote users before they can access the network.

[The funds are available in the current Budget, General Fund, Fund 001, Cost Center 270103, Object Code 56401]

BACKGROUND:

The Information Technology Department is responsible for protecting the Escambia County Network which serves all the Board's departments and connects with the networks of other Constitutional and Judicial Offices. This purchase will replace the existing network admission control solution and will enhance the County's ability to insure that only authorized users and devices are connected to the secure network as well as provide easier Internet only access for citizens.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funds are available in the General Fund, Fund 001, Cost Center 270103, Object Code 56401.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

Work to be accomplished by current staff.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Board approval required by Ordinance 2001-60.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Information Technology Department will be responsible for the implementation and responsible for the coordination with other agencies/persons.

Attachments
TIG Quote 9321