Agenda Item Wording:
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Award professional services contract for managed information technology services – Authorize City Manager to enter into a professional services contract with Valley Expetec to provide managed information technology (IT) services for the Manuel F. Hernandez Community Center Clubhouse computer lab for a three-year period with options to extend annually thereafter for two (2) consecutive one-year periods, a potential of five (5) years total.
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Agenda Date: 09/21/2026
Prepared by:
Holly Ellis, Recreation Supervisor, Holly.Ellis@visalia.gov 559-713-4461,
Laurissa Roggenkamp, Recreation Manager, Laurissa.Roggenkamp@visalia.gov 559-713-4336,
Jason Glick, Parks and Recreation Director, Jason.Glick@visalia.gov 559-713-4042
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Council authorize the City manager to enter a professional service contract with Valley Expetec of Visalia, CA to provide managed information technology (IT) services for the Manuel F. Hernandez Community Center Clubhouse computer lab under RFP #25-26-11.
Summary:
On April 15, 2026, the City issued Request for Proposals (RFP) #25-26-11 to identify a qualified managed IT services provider for the Manuel F. Hernandez Community Center Clubhouse computer lab. The RFP was closed on May 14, 2026 with 13 proposals received. A three-member staff evaluation panel reviewed all proposals received within the designated timeline. The panel additionally conducted evaluations, interviews, and reference checks with Valley Expetec determined to be the most qualified firm. The proposer is a local business with over 32 years of technology services.
The agreement includes services for the procurement and implementation of new technology infrastructure and hardware, ongoing managed IT services, cybersecurity, network management, software support, and technical planning to support current and future computer lab and recreation programming. The initial agreement is for a three-year...
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