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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, March 1, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Agreement for Technical Services with Shane Mears for Network Security Services (Information and Technology Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Since 2009, Network Access Control Security and Architecture has been provided by Shane Mears.  These services have supported the implementation of the Network Access Control (NAC) Application.  Shane Mears is the sole proprietor of Trustforce Security Corp.  This Agreement for Technical Services provisions Shane Mears as a dedicated full-time Expert Network Architect, in order to support day-to-day operations and continued deployment of network access security.  The Expert Network Architect responsibilities include troubleshooting, performance tuning, maintenance, capacity planning, testing, site migrations, software maintenance testing, and upgrade. 

The Florida State Information Technology (IT) Consulting Services contract includes hourly rates for over 250 vendors.  The hourly rate for Network Professionals ranges from $85 to $148 per hour with an average of $129 per hour.  This direct contract with Shane Mears saves the District 6.25% off the lowest offered state rate for the specified services.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Align financial resources to support the district’s strategic goals • Demonstrate best financial practices
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
The project will be funded through E-Rate in the amount of $82,400 for the period of March 2, 2011 - March 2, 2012.
EVALUATION
The Expert Network Architect is under the direct supervision of the Customer Service and Support Department and the CCTV/LAN Supervisor, who assigns and reviews tasks and priorities on a weekly basis.  Performance and requirements of the overall contract are reviewed to determine if the contract will be recommended for annual renewal.
SUBMITTED BY:  David Smith, Manager, Customer Service and Support
David J. Steele, Ph.D.   Gretchen Saunders
Chief Information and Technology Officer and Project Director, Empowering Effective Teachers Grant
(813) 272-4600
  Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
    A 5.06
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110301_455 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 5.06