Finance Governance Committee - 9/23/2025 - Agenda Item D1 - Compuwave

The City of Oxnard's Finance and Governance Committee reviewed a proposal to approve a two-year blanket agreement with Compuave Incorporated valued at $1.22 million for the purchase of computer hardware and related services. This contract aims to support the timely replacement of critical IT systems, enhance operational reliability, and strengthen the city's cybersecurity posture. The agreement leverages a competitively bid regional contract and continues a longstanding partnership with Compuave, which has provided competitive pricing and value-added services such as warehousing and system imaging. The city's IT department manages over 1,000 computers and follows industry-standard replacement cycles to avoid obsolescence and maintain consistent technology standards. The proposed funding aligns with prior purchasing levels and fits within the existing budget, aiming to stabilize spending and ensure a predictable hardware refresh schedule over the next two years.