Explanation
BACKGROUND: Near the end of 2005, the Department of Technology engaged in the purchase of new equipment, from Unisys Corporation, associated with mainframe servers (Libra system), which allow the Department to analyze; examine; integrate and process the city's payroll/personnel, Police and LEADS (Law Enforcement Agencies Data System) applications, along with other applications necessary for daily operations. The Unisys equipment is a unique system that is manufactured solely by Unisys Corporation and is a proprietary system. As part of the original purchase, authorized by ordinance 1934-2005, the Department was provided options for support services.
The result of this legislation is to authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into contract with Unisys Corporation, for support services from February, 2006 through June 30, 2007 associated with the Libra system.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Libra system was new equipment, established through ordinance 1934-2005, in the amount of $570,790.00. Of this amount, to-date, the Department has expended $485,216.00 for the equipment. However, the Department has not expended any funds toward support services associated with the new Libra system. This is the first year for a support services contract for the Libra system, provided by Unisys Corporation, in the amount of $46,561.00, bringing the aggregate contract total to $46,561.00. Funding for services provided by this ordinance is budgeted and available within the 2006 Department of Technology's information services fund.
EMERGENCY: There is an immediate need to enter into contract with Unisys Corporation in order to maintain support and services for the Libra system, which supports the Police LEADS and payroll applications.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 38-0387840 Expires: 03/26/2007
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into contract with Unisys Corporation for support services; to au...
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