Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of equipment and software from SHI & Dell to be used for the Odyssey Tyler Technology Project, pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing program DIR-SDD-1951 and DIR-SDD-2503 in the amount of $23,775.65. [Requested by Rafael Pena, Information Technology Director; Accounts #3864-7360-001-470000-180 (Capital Outlay Computerization Judicial) and #3864-7360-001-470000-170 (Capital Outlay CPU Equipment Judicial)]
SHI:
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard Licenses (20)
$1,432.00
Dell:
VLA Vmware Vsphere 6 Enterprise Plus for 1 Processor (2)
$6,151.20
VLA Vmware Prod Support/Subscription (10)
$8,543.30
Poweredge R630 (1)
$7,403.17
12GB HD-Mini SAS Cable 2m Customer Kit (2)
$245.98
Issue: The software and hardware equipment is needed to interface e-filing services and other applications hosted by Tyler Technologies Inc.
Solution: To purchase the requested software and hardware equipment.
Result: Acquiring this software and hardware equipment will result in allowing Tyler Technologies to install and configure their product.