The IT Fund (Fund 502) includes an FY 2026 appropriation of $377,000 for networking equipment, specifically “additional funds for network switches,” with $277,000 coming from prior year reappropriation and $100,000 from wages/benefits reallocation. The description notes that these funds are for switch replacements as approved by Council on June 3, 2026, indicating a planned refresh of the City’s network switching infrastructure. This is a clear signal of an upcoming or underway IT hardware procurement for core and edge switches, potentially tied to broader network modernization. Hardware vendors, value‑added resellers, and network integrators can target this opportunity to provide equipment, configuration, and migration services aligned with the City’s security and resilience goals.
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