City Council 10 21 2025 Agenda Item N 2 Insight

The City of Oxnard City Council discussed and recommended approval to extend the blanket agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for the purchase of computer networking technology through April 30, 2028. The extension includes an increase in funding by $1.4 million, bringing the total contract value to $4.035 million. This procurement supports the city's strategy to maintain and upgrade its computer network infrastructure, which consists of over 200 physical components critical for delivering resident services. The upgrade aims to ensure a modern, scalable, resilient, and secure network architecture, mitigating cyber risks associated with obsolete equipment. The city leverages competitive public purchase agreements through Omnia Partners and has averaged annual purchases of approximately $618,000 over the past four fiscal years. The funding for this extension falls within the existing budget, requiring no new appropriations.