Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Department of Technology to enter into a contract with CDW Government, LLC, utilizing the State Term Contract -- RSC024735 for the purchase of SolarWinds software products, in the amount of $145,103.28.
The Department of Technology uses SolarWinds software products for the enterprise tools needed to perform in-depth analysis and maintain support of critical systems that include the following: network device availability, bandwidth utilization, software upgrades and traffic analysis. Without this purchase of the SolarWinds software, the network infrastructure team lacks the proper enterprise tools needed to troubleshoot complex network issues and anomalies.
This procurement is utilizing the State of Ohio’s State Term Schedule contract no. RSC024735, with an expiration date of February 27, 2028. Ordinance No. 1888-2025 authorized the Department of Technology to enter into contract with CDW Government, LLC, for these services. This time only two quotes were provided from qualified vendors and CDW Government, LLC submitted the lowest quote.
Due to the receipt of only two quotes, the Department of Technology requests a waiver of the bidding provisions outlined in City Code Section 329 to proceed with CDW Government, LLC.
The term of this contract will be for one year, beginning on November 18, 2026, and ending on
November 17, 2027, at a total cost of $145,103.28.
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
Funds, in the amount of $145,103.28, are budgeted and available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Vendor Name: CDW Government, LLC
CC/Vendor no.: 034427
Expiration Date: 5/22/2027
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