Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information SheetCity of Denton
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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
ACM: Cassey Ogden
DATE: February 21, 2023
SUBJECT
Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Mobile Wireless, LLC, through the Department of
Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract No. DIR-CPO-4723, for the
purchase of the annual maintenance and support of NetMotion software to provide virtual private network
(VPN) for mobile data computers (MDC) for the Technology Services Department; providing for the
expenditure of funds therefor; and providing an effective date (File 8125 – awarded to Mobile Wireless,
LLC, in the five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $160,000.00).
INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
NetMotion software is a mobile performance and operational intelligence solution for highly secure
connectivity and management of mobile deployments. NetMotion provides a secure connection using VPN
primarily for Public Safety and Denton Municipal Electric MDC units while out in the field and can be
utilized by other departments as needed.
The chart below shows the estimated five (5) year expenditure to continue annual maintenance and support
for NetMotion for both General Government and DME. This is based on historical spending and future
needs for the City of Denton.
Project Description Estimated 5-Year Expenditure
Year 1 NetMotion Maintenance and Support 23,000
Year 2 NetMotion Maintenance and Support 23,500
Year 3 NetMotion Maintenance and Support 24,000
Year 4 NetMotion Maintenance and Support 24,500
Year 5 NetMotion Maintenance and Support 25,000
Contingency for additional services and support 40,000
Total 5Yr NTE Amount $160,000
Pricing obtained through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing
Network has been competitively bid and meets the statutory requirements of Texas Local Government
Code 271.102.
City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street
Denton, Texas
www.cityofdenton.com
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On January 28, 2020, Council approved the interlocal agreement with the Department of Information
Resources Purchasing Network (Ordinance 20-196).
RECOMMENDATION
Award a contract with Mobile Wireless, LLC, for the purchase of the annual maintenance and support of
NetMotion software to provide virtual private network (VPN) for mobile data computers (MDC) for the
Technology Services Department, in a five (5) year not-to-exceed amount of $160,000.
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Mobile Wireless, LLC
Plano, TX
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This DIR contract expires on November 15, 2024. Staff will follow up with DIR at that time to confirm if
the contract will be renewed for an additional time period. If the contract is not renewed, this item will
automatically expire, and a new contract will need to be awarded.
FISCAL INFORMATION
These services will be funded from the Technology Services Infrastructure Operating account 830200.7804.
Requisitions will be entered on an as-needed basis. The City will only pay for services rendered and is not
obligated to pay the full contract amount unless needed.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1: Agenda Information Sheet
Exhibit 2: Pricing Sheet
Exhibit 3: LLC Members
Exhibit 4: Ordinance
Respectfully submitted:
Lori Hewell, 940-349-7100
Purchasing Manager
For information concerning this acquisition, contact: Leisha Meine, 940-349-7823.
Legal point of contact: Marcella Lunn at 940-349-8333.