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Network Access Control System <br />April 15, 2025 <br />Page 2 <br />4 <br />9 <br />5 <br />0 <br />system will provide the scalability needed to integrate new devices and maintain a <br />secure and reliable network environment. <br />Investing in this security system is critical to safeguarding the City’s digital <br />infrastructure, ensuring secure public services, and complying with industry best <br />practices for network security. The adoption of the Zero Trust model ensures that <br />security is continuously validated and that threats are mitigated regardless of their <br />origin. Without a proactive network access control approach, the City faces growing <br />cybersecurity risks that could lead to costly breaches, service disruptions, and a loss of <br />public trust. Implementing a NAC system that incorporates Zero Trust principles will <br />offer long-term protection against these evolving threats, supporting the City’s ongoing <br />commitment to secure and efficient digital operations. <br />Santa Ana City Ordinance No. NS-3041 authorizes the City to purchase against <br />contracts from any public agency utilizing a competitive bid process. Omnia Partners, a <br />cooperative government purchasing agency, awarded a contract to Fortinet (Contract <br />No. 01-154) (Exhibit 1) as a result of open, competitive bidding on behalf of its <br />members, which includes government agencies. <br />Staff researched available procurement options and determined that Advanced <br />Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx, meets the City’s specifications and can <br />provide a Network Access Control system to be utilized by IT. By leveraging the <br />procurement power through cooperative purchasing, the City of Santa Ana is able to <br />obtain vetted, high quality products at competitive volume pricing, and is in accordance <br />with the City’s existing Purchasing Guidelines. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There is no environmental impact associated with this action. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />Funding is available in the current FY 2024-25 budget. <br />Fiscal <br />Year <br />Accounting <br />Unit – <br />Account <br />Fund <br />Description <br />Accounting Unit, <br />Account Description Amount <br />FY 24-25 10920149-66510 <br />Information <br />Technology Computer Software $110,674 <br />EXHIBIT(S) <br />1. Omnia Partners Contract No. 01-154 <br />2. Omnia Partners Fortinet Contract No. 01-154 Authorized Reseller Partners List <br />Submitted By: Jack Ciulla, Chief Technology Innovations Officer <br />Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager