Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to renew a contract with Digital Information Services (Remit: dba Computer Intelligence Association) for Red Hat Linux maintenance and support. DoT utilizes Red Hat Linux on its operating systems that many of the city's critical applications are housed on; therefore, maintenance and support is required. The Department of Technology procured this service in 2017 through solicitation RFQ005619 with an option to renew annually for four additional one year terms subject to mutual agreement and approval of proper City authorities. This is the first year renewal of a five year contract. The original contract was established under the authority of 1769-2017 passed by Council on July 10, 2017 through PO071529. The term period for this maintenance and support will be from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, at a total cost of $76,448.24.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In fiscal years 2016 and 2017, the Department of Technology expended $35,181.45 and $79,787.72 respectively, for the purchase of Red Hat Linux software licenses, maintenance and support. The total 2018 cost for maintenance and support through this ordinance is $76,448.24. The funds for this expenditure have been identified and are available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund.
EMERGENCY:
Emergency designation is being requested for these services that are necessary to support daily operation activities, to ensure no service interruption, and to establish a purchase order at the earliest possible date.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor Name: Digital Information Services (Remit: dba Computer Intelligence Association) CC#/F.I.D. #: 52-2278330 Expiration Date: 06/5/2019
(DAX Vendor Acct. #: 022100)
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Digital Information Servic...
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