The current Calendar Year ending 12/31/16 budget provides for the replacement of Village computer systems.  The Village replacement program is designed to meet existing and new technology demands.  Computer servers are refreshed on a 5-6 year cycle to provide a balance between cost and reliability.  The existing Storage Area Network (SAN) located at the Village Hall was manufactured in 2009 and is reaching manufacturer’s “end-of-life” status this year.  This SAN unit stores all critical applications and files that are utilized by Village employees on a daily basis.

 Bids for the following item were duly advertised and publicly opened on June 24th 2016:

TABULATION OF BIDS      

Vendor                                                Total Price

Meridian Group                                    $29,964.84

Deerfield, IL

Insight Inc.                                          $26,506.95

Tempe, AZ

CDW-G Inc.                                         $22,084.34

Vernon Hills, IL

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Village Board authorize the purchase of one SAN unit for a cost of $22,084.34 from the low bidder CDW-G, Vernon Hills, IL.   CDW-G Inc. has met specifications and has been a responsible vendor to the Village in the past.