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Award of bid to purchase, deliver, install and maintain an internet protocol storage area network (IP SAN) and E-mail archival system, inclusive of training of information technology
personnel to MPC –G, LLC for $39,063.
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What is an IP SAN
Large storage network device that copies data on a block level rather than file level
Highly redundant and reliable
Reduces storage costs on local servers
More efficient use of storage
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The purpose of this bid was to consolidate our storage requirements, allow for faster backups, increase reliability and insure faster restores of functionality in case of server failures.
Another factor was to archive all email sent from and to city users to meet open records requirements
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We received five proposals ranging in price from $39,063 to $73,696.
We interviewed the two lowest cost vendors.
The lowest bid meets our requirements and the storage device is twice as large as the next highest quote.
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MPC provides computers and storage devices to numerous government agencies. We have previously purchased servers and desktop computers from MPC and have found them to be quality products
with good support when necessary
Staff recommends awarding the RFP to MPC –G, LLC for $39,063