Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to renew a contract with CDW Government, Llc, for the continuance of the Proofpoint email security solution.
Email is the primary vector threat actors use to attack City employees and computer systems. DoT uses Proofpoint as the primary protection for City email. The proposed agreement will provide Proofpoint subscriptions for a period of one-year, commencing December 23, 2021 and ending on December 22, 2022, at a cost of $254,525.00.
DoT solicited quotations for the above-described services through the publishing of RFQ010244. Per the terms in the RFQ, a committee reviewed the responses and CDW Government was awarded the contract, having submitted the highest scoring proposal. The initial contract was authorized on December 9, 2019 with passage of Ordinance 2929-2019. This contract allowed for two (2) additional one-year terms, subject to mutual agreement and the approval of proper City authorities. This ordinance authorizes the second and final available renewal.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this contract are budgeted and available in the Information Services operating fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
DAX #- 007352
CC/FID#- 364230110
Expires - 1/15/2023
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with CDW Government,LLC, for the purchase of the Proofpoint secure email gateway solution; and to authorize the expenditure of $254,525.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. ($254,525.00)
Body
WHEREAS, in 2019, the Department of Technology entered into contract with CDW Government, Llc,to obtain the Proofpoint secure email gateway solution; and
WHEREAS, the original contract authorized two- one year renewal options; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Technology wishes to exercise the second of the two renewal options, to continue the above-described contract for one year, be...
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