City Council

5.\nAPPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH TEC-REFRESH, INC. FOR A PALO\nALTO CYBERSECURITY SUITE The City currently uses Palo Alto\nNetworks’ firewalls to secure the perimeter city-wide data network. Palo\nAlto Networks is a global cybersecurity leader and offers an extensive\nplatform of cybersecurity measures that can further enhance the City’s\ndata security environment. The proposed suite of Palo Alto cybersecurity\nsolutions will transform the City’s digital security from a reactive model\ninto a proactive, 24/7 powerhouse. The new platform will offer the City\nservices from an elite team of experts who actively search for threats\naround the clock, ensuring that essential services like emergency\nresponse and water treatment remain uninterrupted. Simultaneously, the\nplatform will modernize how staff connect to the network, replacing clunky\nand unreliable hardware with a fast, cloud­based system that protects\nsensitive data regardless of where an employee is working. Ultimately,\nthis investment minimizes the risk of costly cyberattacks and creates\nmuch­needed connectivity redundancy while providing a more resilient and\nhigh-performing foundation for all City operations.\nRecommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve\nResolution 26-13 to authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary\ncontract documents for the Palo Alto Cybersecurity Suite with Tee-\nRefresh, Inc., a managed security provider of Palo Alto Networks\nproducts.Fiscal Impact: The proposed cybersecurity suite has a not-to-\nexceed amount of $1,005,980, which covers hardware, software, and\nservices for a three-year contract term. Sufficient budget has been\nappropriated in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Information Technology Fund to\nsupport this project. Subsequent contract renewal cost is approximately\n$330,000 annually and will be incorporated into the annual proposed\nbudget for the Council's consideration.