Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into an agreement with Mason Development Corporation (dba Atlantic Tech Services) for extended warranty services on Hewlett Packard servers and EMC data storage equipment. 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 will not exceed $112,056.00.
The Department of Technology is procuring this service through chapter 329.06 of Columbus City Code, pursuant to solicitation SA004334. Five responses to this solicitation were received by the bid opening date of April 19, 2012. Mason Development Corporation is the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder.
The Department of Technology requires these services to ensure reliable operations in the City data center. This agreement will provide cost-effective extended warranty service on critical data center equipment and software that has aged out of manufacturer warranty.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The funds for this purchase in the amount of $112,056.00 are available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Internal Services Fund.
EMERGENCY:
Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of this contract in order to initiate services from the supplier at the prices proposed.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE :
Vendor Name: Mason Development Corporation (dba Atlantic Tech Services) FID/CC#: 34 - 1326351 Expiration Date: 01/19/2014
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into an agreement with Mason Development Corporation (dba Atlantic Tech Services) for extended warranty services on Hewlett Packard servers and EMC data storage equipment; to authorize the expenditure of $112,056.00 from the Information Services Di...
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