City Council 10 21 2025 Agenda Item N 1 Compuwave

The City of Oxnard City Council considered and recommended approval for a two-year blanket purchase agreement with Compuwave Incorporated valued at $1.2 million. This contract will cover the procurement of computer hardware, software, and related services to support the replacement of aging IT systems across the city. The initiative aims to enhance operational reliability and strengthen the city's cybersecurity posture by ensuring technology remains current and compliant with industry standards. The agreement leverages a competitively bid contract through Omnia Partners and Sourcewell, providing cost-effective and reliable services, including value-added warehousing and system imaging. The funding aligns with historical purchasing patterns and requires no new budget appropriations, aiming to stabilize and predict IT hardware refresh cycles over the next two years.