Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to enter into a contract with CDW Government, LLC (CDW-G) for the purchase of Juniper Care Services, for a coverage term period through December 1, 2024, at a cost of $114,563.87. The Juniper Care Services include unlimited 24/7/365 Technical Assistance Center (JTAC), and Juniper Support Portal (JSP) to access critical software updates. This contract will allow for maintenance, provide advanced troubleshooting and monitoring, repair and/or replacement of all failed equipment, peripheral software, applicable patches, parts, and firmware within a four (4) hour window and furnish support on a 24/7/365 basis. The Department of Technology (DoT), through utilization of an invitation for bids opened RFQ024647 for the purchase of Juniper Care Services. The Department of Technology received no (0) bid responses. Since there were no responses to RFQ024647 for critical Juniper Care Services, the Department of Technology requests that these services be provided by the vendor CDW Government, LLC., at a cost of $114,563.87, for the coverage term period through December 1, 2024 for the above-described purpose.
This ordinance also requests that sections of Chapter 329 of Columbus City Codes, pertaining to competitive bidding, be waived. Given that there were no responses to RFQ024647 for critical Juniper Care Services, the Department of Technology requests that sections of Chapter 329 of Columbus City Codes, pertaining to competitive bidding, be waived so that the Department of Technology can enter into contract with the vendor CDW Government, LLC for the Juniper Care Services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this contract and the above-described services are available in the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor: CDW Government, LLC (CDW-G); C.C#/FID#: 36-3310735; Expiration Da...
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