Chino Hills

City Council

July 09, 2024 Item #17

Agenda Item 17

17. Find exception to competitive bidding procedures under Chino Hills Municipal Code (CHMC)\nSection 3.16.110.G applies because Carahsoft Technology Corp. has existing contract\nthrough National Association of State Procurement Officials and procurement process\nutilized by entity is substantially similar to provisions of CHMC Chapter 3.16 - Purchasing\nSystem; waive requirement in CHMC Section 3.16.110G that competitive bidding process\noccur within last 60 months pursuant to CHMC Section 3.16.110.I because waiver is\ndesirable and in conformance with State law; and authorize issuance of purchase order to\nCarahsoft Technology Corp. utilizing cooperative purchase contract #AR2472, in amount of\n$91,169.07 for purchase of two Fortinet 600F firewalls including five years of support and\nenterprise level protection updates to maintain robust protection for City's infrastructure and\nsensitive data