Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into an agreement with Attevo, Inc. for Websense software subscriptions and support. The term of this agreement is July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. The agreement may be renewed annually for two additional terms by mutual agreement and approval of proper City authorities. The cost of the service provided under this agreement is $129,375.00.
The Department of Technology is procuring this service through chapter 329.06 of Columbus City Code, pursuant to solicitation SA004317. Four responses to this solicitation were received by the bid opening date of April 19, 2012. Attevo, Inc. is the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder.
Websense security solutions provide security and related services to the City's current web environment and web-hosting services. As the City of Columbus increasingly adopts social media to support and communicate with its citizens, Websense helps the city protect itself from emerging threats and malicious content.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION:
Emergency designation is requested to expedite establishing the purchase order for the Websense software subscriptions to Websense Web Security Gateway and Websense premium support, for the City's current web environment and web-hosting services and to avoid any delays pr break in services provided.
FISCAL IMPACT:
During the years 2010 and 2011, the Department of Technology expended $129,191.70 (Ord. # 0773-2010) and $101,840.00 (Ord. No. 0651-2011) respectively for Websense Web Security Gateway software subscriptions and maintenance support services. This year (2012) the cost for the services provided by Attevo is $129,375.00. Funds for this purchase were identified, budgeted and are available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Internal Services Fund in the amount of $129,375.00.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE :
Vendor Name: Attevo, Inc...
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