DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Contracts With Paragon Development Systems, Inc. And CDW Government LLC For Three-Year Pure Storage Support Renewal
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WHEREAS, Dakota County relies on Pure Storage data storage systems to host the primary and backup data that support critical County business files and systems; and
WHEREAS, the County's current Pure Storage support agreements expire on September 30, 2026, and October 9, 2026, and a lapse in support would end access to software and security updates and hardware replacement for the County's primary data storage; and
WHEREAS, the Pure Storage Evergreen program continues this support under flat, predictable renewal pricing, includes all software features and full hardware warranty coverage, and delivers a hardware upgrade with each three-year renewal, allowing the County to keep its storage current without repurchasing storage it already owns; and
WHEREAS, the County will renew each pair of systems through the reseller from which it was purchased, with Paragon Development Systems, Inc, and with CDW Government LLC; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the three-year renewal is $653,122 for the period of October 1, 2026, through October 9, 2029.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy County Manager to execute a three-year contract with Paragon Development Systems, Inc. to renew Pure Storage support in a total amount not to exceed $332,351 for the period of October 10, 2026, through October 9, 2029, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy County Manager to execute a three-year contract with CDW Government LLC to renew Pure Storage support in a total amount not to exceed $320,771 for the period of October 1, 2026, through October 9, 2029, subjec...
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