Title
Purchase of Arista CloudVision network management software from Freeit Data Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $225,740.15 through Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract, for network infrastructure associated with the new City Hall and Monarch Recreation Center.
Summary
The City is implementing new network infrastructure to support the new City Hall and Recreation Center. As part of this infrastructure, Information Technology requires a centralized network management platform to manage and monitor the Arista network equipment being deployed at these facilities.
Arista CloudVision is a cloud-based network management platform that provides centralized management of the City’s Arista network switches. The software will allow Information Technology staff to centrally monitor, configure, and manage the network infrastructure supporting the new City Hall and Recreation Center.
The proposed purchase from Freeit Data Solutions, Inc. includes CloudVision subscription licensing for the Arista switches associated with these facilities for a period of 84 months (seven years) which aligns with the expected lifetime of the equipment. The total cost of the seven-year subscription is $225,740.15. To get this price, the City will pay upfront with the amount recognized and expensed in the budget as $32,249 per year over the seven year term.
The purchase will be made through Texas Department of Information Resources Contract DIR-CPO-6091.
Prior City Council Action
N/A
Deadline for City Council Action
November 10, 2026
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure _X_ N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes _X_ No __ N/A __
Budget Source: _General Fund
Budgeted Amount: $225,740.15
Amount: $225,740.15
1295 Form Required? Yes _X_ No __
Legal Review Required: N/A _X_ Required __
Supporting documents attached:
Cloudvision 7 year
Recommended Action
Approve the purchase of Arista CloudVision network management software from Freeit Data Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $225,740.15 through Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract, for network infrastructure associated with the new City Hall and Monarch Recreation Center, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.