…Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with CDW Government LLC for the purchase of Omnissa Workspace ONE, Horizon VDI, and AirWatch licensing at a cost of $79,259.93.
Omnissa Workspace ONE, Horizon VDI, and AirWatch licensing is used to provide city workers with secure remote access to essential systems and applications. It enables employees to perform their duties efficiently from various locations outside the office, ensuring continuity of services and streamlined communication. This platform allows the city to maintain operational flexibility while upholding data security and compliance standards.
Omnissa Workspace ONE, Horizon VDI, and AirWatch licensing is offered through the Ohio Academic Resources Network (OARnet) which is a nonprofit organization that is a division of the Ohio Department of Higher Education's Ohio Technology Consortium. OARnet serves Ohio's education, health care, public broadcasting and government communities. OARnet contracts pricing with Omnissa Workspace ONE, Horizon VDI, and AirWatch to distribute its services. Therefore, a waiver of the bidding requirements of Columbus City Code Section 329 is requested to enter into contract with CDW Government LLC to receive OARnet’s contracted pricing.
This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $79,259.93 for a period of twelve (12) months, starting on August 16, 2025, and ending on August 15, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the above-described services are budgeted and available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Vendor: CDW Government LLC
DAX Vendor Acct. #:034427
Expiration Date: 3/12/2026
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with CDW Government LLC for the purchase of Omnissa Workspace ONE, Horizon VDI, and AirWatch licensing; to waive the competitive bidding provisions ...
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