Information Technology
www.santa-ana.org/information-technology
Item # 14
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
August 20, 2024
TOPIC: Firewall Hardware and Services
AGENDA TITLE
Purchase Order to AirGap Labs, LLC for Firewall Hardware and Services (Specification No. 24-096) (Non-General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to AirGap Labs, LLC for firewall hardware, including installation services and five-year subscription, in an amount not to exceed $96,054.
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
The Information Technology Department (IT) provides support to both City Hall and the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD)’s data centers. The need to protect and ensure the safety of the City’s digital assets is one of the top concerns facing the City today. To accomplish this goal, the City uses firewalls that provide protection against outside cyberattacks by enforcing policies that shield the City’s network and computer systems from malicious network traffic. Additionally, firewalls provide off-site and remote workers secure access into authorized data and network resources by facilitating VPN (Virtual Private Network) connections.
The City of Santa Ana utilizes several firewall devices at various locations to provide adequate protection of the citywide network. Several firewalls are currently at the end of their useful lives and will no longer be supported by the vendor. To protect the City’s network from vulnerabilities, staff recommends replacing these firewalls with upgraded devices. These upgraded devices are the latest in digital protection, helping to merge the best parts of traditional firewall technology with new security innovations that deliver optimal digital protection. The request includes assistance with the installation/configuration of the firewalls and a five-year subscription for maintenance, support, and threat protection updates.
Santa Ana City Ordinance No. NS-3041 authorizes the City to purchase against
Purchase of Firewall Hardware and Services
August 20, 2024
contracts from any public agency utilizing a competitive bid process. Omnia Partners, a cooperative government purchasing agency, awarded a contract to AirGap Labs, LLC (Contract no. 01-154) for procurement of security products and data protection solutions as a result of open, competitive bidding, and meets the City’s requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $96,054 are available for expenditure in the current Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget as follows:
Fiscal
Year
Accounting
Unit –
Account
Fund
Description
Accounting Unit,
Account Description
Amount
FY 24-25 10920149-66400 Information
Technology
IT Projects, Machinery
& Equipment
$ 96,054
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Omnia Partners Contract Number 01-154
Submitted By: Jack Ciulla, Chief Technology Innovations Officer Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager