Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to renew a contract with Softchoice, for the purchase of McAfee software support at a cost of $198,840.91.The Department of Technology uses McAfee software for protecting city computer systems against malicious software such as computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, and spyware.
Last year, DoT solicited bids via RFQ018504 for the purchase of the above-described software support. The bid was awarded Softchoice as the lowest responsive bidder. The original contract included two one-year renewal options. This ordinance authorizes the first of the two optional renewals, to begin on July 1, 2022 and end on June 30, 2023. Upon mutual agreement, and with the approval of proper City authorities, this agreement can be extended for one (1) additional year.
This ordinance also authorizes the expenditure of $198,840.91, from the Information Services operating fund, for the above-described purpose.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
CC#- 13-3827773, Expires 2/4/2024
DAX#- 022312
FISCAL IMPACT
The funds necessary for this contract are available and budgeted in the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Softchoice for the purchase of McAfee software support; and to authorize the expenditure of $198,840.91 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund for the aforementioned purpose. ($198,840.91)
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Technology has a need for McAfee software for protecting city computer systems against malicious software such as computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses ransomware and spyware; and
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2021, RFQ018504 was published, seeking bids for the purchase of McAfee software support; and
WHEREAS, eight submissions were received in response to the above-m...
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