THE CITY OF NASHUA
Information Technology Division
"The Gate City"
September 18, 2018
TO: MAYOR Donchess
FINANCE COMMITTEE
SUBJECT: Network Upgrades
The Information Technology Division needs to purchase additional switches and components in order to complete the
planned network upgrade. This purchase also includes spare equipment that was not part of the Phone System Upgrade
project. This purchase is being made pursuant to NRO Sec 5-84 (A) (10), Special purchase procedures using discount pricing
made available from Cisco due to the Phone System Upgrade project.
These items fall out of the scope of the Phone System Upgrade project, but are vital to its continued success. Even though
the project provided replacement coverage of all switches, there is still a small window of downtime while the
replacements are in transit. By having the appropriate components on hand, this potential downtime is minimized.
The Information Technology Division recommends awarding the purchase to Custom Computer Specialists, Inc in the
amount of $16,574.25. Funding is available in the IT General Fund, Computer Equipment account 22.1.500 — 71221.
Respectfully,
Bruce Codagnone
CIO/IT Division Director
Ce: J. Griffin
D. Kooken
229 Main Street » Nashua, New Hampshire 03060 ® Phone (603) 589-3300 ° Fax (603) 594-3434
