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Information Technologies Department recommending the Board approve the addition of a replacement Uninterruptible Power Supply battery back-up for the South Lake Tahoe Government Center to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Fixed Asset List at a cost of approximately $8,500.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) battery back-up for the South Lake Tahoe Government Center is aging and needs to be replaced to avoid a system failure. In the event of a power outage, the UPS unit operates as a battery back-up to bridge the power supply until the generator power supply is available for the Government Center location. Not having this back-up power supply in place could cause a loss of data, creating rework for County Departments located within the South Lake Tahoe Government Center and a downtime of the network, which could have a significant impact on the departments and services provided to the public at this location.
The UPS unit consists of a Smart-UPS Step-Down Transformer, Battery Pack, Network Management Card, and Mounting Kit, for a cost of $8,412 plus freight costs (to be determined). Information Technologies (IT) has concluded an informal bid and found the best pricing for the replacement unit through BlueAlly. Information Technologies is working with the Chief Administrative Office Procurement and Contracts Division to create a Purchase Order for this unit, pending approval of the fixed asset addition for Fiscal Year 2023-24. There are available funds in the IT budget for this purchase request.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could request a delay in purchasing the replacement unit.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
N/A
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Procurement & Contracts
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There are savings from other Fixed Assets in IT's Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget to cover the cost of this purchase.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
N/A
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