Village of Wellington - File #: 24-6713

• File #: 24-6713
• Name: AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE AN OMNIA PARTNERS CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF RUCKUS WIFI ACCESS POINT HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND PRODUCTION SUPPORT
• Type: Purchasing/Contract
• Body: Village Council
• Agenda Date: 9/19/2024
• Title: ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE AN OMNIA PARTNERS CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF RUCKUS WIFI ACCESS POINT HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND PRODUCTION SUPPORT REQUEST: Authorization to utilize an OMNIA Partners contract with TD Synnex Corporation, as a basis for pricing, for the supply and delivery of Ruckus WiFi access point hardware, software, and production support, in the amount of approximately $215,837.83.

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ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE AN OMNIA PARTNERS CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF RUCKUS WIFI ACCESS POINT HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND PRODUCTION SUPPORT

REQUEST: Authorization to utilize an OMNIA Partners contract with TD Synnex Corporation, as a basis for pricing, for the supply and delivery of Ruckus WiFi access point hardware, software, and production support, in the amount of approximately $215,837.83.
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EXPLANATION: The Village is currently in the process of upgrading WiFi access points from older Ubiquiti models (5 years old) to the latest Ruckus WiFi to significantly enhance network performance, security, reliability, and capacity. The existing Ubiquiti units, while functional, are now outdated in terms of the technology needed to support the growing number of devices and the increasing demand for faster, more stable connections. Ruckus access points offer superior Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) capabilities, which means better speed, capacity, and efficiency, especially in high-density environments. The Ruckus WiFi also provides advanced features like beamforming, better interference mitigation, and improved security options, which are crucial as more connected devices join the network. Ruckus' SmartZone technology ensures seamless management and optimization, reducing downtime and troubleshooting efforts. This upgrade will future-proof the Village's wireless infrastructure, ensuring a more robust network experience for citizens and supporting modern application demands.

On December 14th, 2023, Region 14 Education Service Center (ESC) - Texas, acting as the lead agency for the NCPA/OMNIA Partners, awarded Contract No. 01-170 Advanced Technology Solutions Aggregator to TD Synnex Corporation. In accordance with the contract, Village Staff engaged Consolidated Computing, Inc., an Authorized Reseller of TD Synnex, to obtain competitive contract pricing. Staff was able to negotiate better than contract pricing with Consolidate...