26-394

SUBJECT: Approval of the Cooperative Purchase of Technology Solutions Through State of California Cooperative Agreements, Including SLP-25-70-0063E (GovOS Software), SLP-25-70-0027W (Zscaler Software), SLP-23-70-0003D (LexisNexis Risk Solutions), SLP-25-70-0003X (Illumio), SLP-25-70-0003Z (Keeper Security), SLP-22-70-0027O (Red Hat), SLP-25-70-0027E (Samara), SLP-24-70-0064G (Accela), SLP-21-70-0025I (Granicus), SLP-22-70-0025M (CommVault), 7-17-70-40-05.79, 7-17-70-40-05.55, 7-17-70-40-05.58, 7-17-70-40-05.10, 7-17-70-40-05.88, 7-17-70-40-09, 7-17-70-40-01, and 7-24-70-40-19, in an Amount not to Exceed $275,000 in Fiscal Year 2026/2027 REPORT IN BRIEF Authorization to waive competitive bidding requirements and approve the use of State of California cooperative purchasing agreements for software and solutions, with a not-to-exceed amount of $275,000. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements as stated in Section 3.04.210 of the Merced Municipal Code due to cooperative purchasing; and, B. Approving the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement SLP-25-70-0063E (GovOS Software) with vendor Taborda Solutions Inc; and, C. Approving the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement SLP-25-70-0027W (Zscaler Software) with vendor Allied Network Solutions Inc; and, D. Approving the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement SLP-23-70-0003D (LexisNexis Risk Solutions) with vendor SHI International; and, E. Approving the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement SLP-25-70-0003X (Illumio) with vendor SHI International; and, F. Approving the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement SLP-25-70-0003Z (Keeper Security) with vendor SHI International; and, G. Approving the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement SLP-22-70-0027O (Red Hat) with vendor ANS; and, H. Approving the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement SLP-25-70-0027E (Samara) with vendor ANS; and, I. Approving the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement SLP-24-70-0064G (Accela) with vendor Carahsoft; and, J. Approving the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement SLP-21-70-0025I (Granicus) with vendor CDW; and, K. Approving the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement SLP-22-70-0025M (CommVault) with vendor CDW; and, L. Approving the use of State of California Cooperative Agreements 7-17-70-40-05.79, 7-17-70-40-05.55, 7-17-70-40-05.58, 7-17-70-40-05.10, and 7-17-70-40-05.88 with vendors Ahead, AMS.net, CDW Government LLC, SHI International, and Patriot; and, M. Approving the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement 7-17-70-40-09 with vendor DLT Solutions; and, N. Approving the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement 7-17-70-40-01 with vendor Insight Public Sector, Inc.; and, O. Approving the use of State of California Cooperative Agreement 7-24-70-40-19 with vendor SHI International; and, P. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and, Q. Authorizing the City Manager to execute future contract amendments related to motions B through O, limited to extensions of the agreement term in accordance with the optional renewal provisions contained within each contract, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and, R. Authorizing the purchase of $275,000 of technology solutions with contracts in motions B through O for Fiscal Year 26/27.

Consent Item Passed Introduced May 4, 2026

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Committee: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Requested by: Information Technology Department
Introduced: May 4, 2026
On agenda: July 6, 2026
Passed: July 6, 2026