Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to renew an existing contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for Veeam Data Platform Advance Universal subscription.
The Veeam Data Platform Advance Universal subscription works as a backup system in conjunction with the city’s current infrastructure. The software licensing maintenance and support services are necessary to continue services for protection from events such as data corruption, accidental data deletion, malicious attacks (e.g. recovering from Ransomware) and natural disasters that could take down a city data center (e.g. tornados, fires).
Ordinance 3107-2023 authorized the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into contract for the purchase of Veeam Data Platform Advance Universal subscription in the amount of $122,170.00. The original contract term was for one year, from December 23, 2023, and ending on December 22, 2024. The original contract included the option of three (3) additional one (1) year terms at the same pricing and the same escalator clause renewal options. This ordinance authorizes year one (1) of the agreed three (3) additional renewals for the amount of $130,150.00.
FISCAL IMPACT
The funds for this expenditure have been identified and are available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund, Fund 5100 for a total cost of $130,150.00.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Vendor Name: Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC
Vendor Acct. #: 010668 (MBE)
CC-010668; Expiration Date: 2/2/2026
MBE-010668; Expiration Date: 12/7/2025
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Brown Enterprise Solutions, LLC for Veeam Data Platform Advance Universal subscription and to authorize the expenditure of $130,150.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services operating fund. ($130,150.00)
Body
WHEREAS, VEEAM licenses are critical for the protect...
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