Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with CDW Government, LLC, utilizing the State Term Contract -- RSC024735 for the purchase of 200GB of Splunk enterprise security licenses, in the amount of $116,006.00.
The Department of Technology uses Splunk software for continuous monitoring of security events occurring on city computer systems and networks, to investigate potential cybersecurity incidents and to comply with regulatory requirements for network and computer system auditing.
Ordinance 1324-2024 authorized the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Blue Apple Technologies, LLC for the purchase of Splunk software maintenance and support services, as the lowest bidder under RFQ027063, with an initial term from July 21, 2024, to July 20, 2025, and allowed up to four one-year renewals by mutual agreement. Due to the July 2024 cybersecurity incident, DoT required and procured an additional 200 GB of licenses through CDW Government, LLC under contract PA005605. While Ordinance 1254-2025 authorized the first renewal under the original bid under PO512578 for a term beginning July 21, 2025, to July 20, 2026, it did not include the additional 200 GB.
The City previously utilized PA005605 for emergency expansion; however, this action is based on a valid quote under STS RSC024735.
The term of this contract will be for one year from the date of a confirmed purchase order by the City Auditor’s Office, at a total cost of $116,006.00.
Additionally, competitive bidding is being waived for this purchase. City agencies are required to obtain at least three actual quotes from State Term Schedules (STS). Due to reasons referenced below, the Department of Technology requests procurement via STS which requires a bid waiver.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this purchase are budgeted and available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Opera...
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