TITLE
Title
NETWORK SWITCH REPLACEMENT PRIOR TO END-OF-SUPPORT
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SPONSORS
Sponsors
Peter Purcell (James Kurfees)
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BACKGROUND
Background
Forty-eight (48) of the County network switches are considered by the manufacturer to be End of Support (EOS) by June 2026. The manufacturer will no longer offer functionality enhancements or security updates, and hardware replacement will be on a best effort basis after EOS.
Network switches connect our remote sites and the downtown buildings to the county network. They connect equipment like PCs, printers, Wi-Fi access points, security cameras, door access controls, and health department lab equipment for data collection and sharing. County Wi-Fi access points allow staff to wirelessly access County systems and visitors to access the public internet. The switches to be replaced are installed throughout different buildings across Greensboro and High Point.
The cost of these switches, including associated software, cables, power supplies is $571,044.31 and has been included in our adopted FY26 budget.
This purchase has been reviewed and approved for Board consideration by Purchasing to confirm the same or more favorable pricing, terms, and conditions have been extended to the County consistent with NC IT State Contract No. 204X.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
requested action
Approve the purchase of network switches without competitive bidding, as authorized by the state bidding exemption of G.S. 143-129(e) (9) from NWN Corp off NC IT State Contract No. 204X at a total cost of $571,044.31.
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