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 Ominissa Workspace ONE, Horizon VDI, and AirWatch licensing at a cost of $100,000.00.
Omnissa Workspace ONE & Horizon VDI and AirWatch licensing are 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 are 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 for Workspace ONE & Horizon VDI and AirWatch it uses partners to distribute its services. Therefore, a waiver of the bidding requirements of Columbus City Code Chapter 329 is requested to enter into contract with CDW Government, LLC, to receive OARnet’s contracted pricing.
The term of this agreement shall be from August 16, 2026, through August 15, 2027. This agreement is not subject to automatic renewal. However, upon mutual agreement, to include the same terms and conditions as those set forth, the services may be renewed for four (4) additional one-year terms.
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. #: 007352
Expiration Date: 4/10/2028
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Tec...
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