Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to enter into a contract with CDW Government LLC, for the renewal of the cybersecurity monitoring tool for a total cost of $775,345.17 for a period of twelve (12) months, starting on October 31, 2026, and ending on October 30, 2027. - Applicable procurement information is treated as non-public in accordance with Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 9.64.
Following the July 2024 cybersecurity incident, the Department of Technology entered into contract with CDW Government LLC for the purchase of cybersecurity monitoring tool using the State Term Schedule contract 534605 with pricing for two additional optional annual renewals. The original purchase of this software was under the authority of the Mayor’s Emergency Letter dated July 30, 2024, and contained the option of two additional software renewals. Ordinance 1566-2025 authorized the first annual renewal for October 31, 2025, to October 30, 2026. This ordinance authorizes the second (2) renewal at a total cost of $775,345.17 for a period of twelve (12) months, starting on October 31, 2026, and ending on October 30, 2027. A waiver of the bidding requirements of Columbus City Code Section 329 is requested to enter the third year of the original pricing with CDW Government.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency designation is being requested for these services that are necessary to support daily operation activities, to ensure no service interruption, and to establish a purchase order before the contract expiration date.
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.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor name: CDW Government LLC
EBO_CC- 007352
Expires: 4/10/2028
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into contract with CDW Government LLC for the renewal of the c...
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