Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to renew the contract with Blue Apple Technologies, LLC for the purchase of Splunk software maintenance and support services for a total cost of $222,312.70.
The Department of Technology uses Splunk software for continuous monitoring of computer systems for security and operational information and events, for after-the-fact investigation of computer system events and to meet compliance requirements for system auditing.
Ordinance 1324-2024 authorized the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Blue Apple Technologies, LLC for the purchase of Splunk software maintenance and support services. The contract was advertised through Vendor Services as RFQ027063 and awarded to Blue Apple Technologies, LLC, who was the lowest bidder. This original contract established and authorized contract language allowed for four (4) renewal options, mutually agreed upon, one (1) year renewals with the approval of City Council. This ordinance represents the second renewal option authorizing contracting with Blue Apple Technologies, LLC, for Splunk software maintenance and support services.
This ordinance authorizes the second renewal at a total cost of $222,312.70 for a period of twelve (12) months, starting on July 21, 2026, and ending on July 20, 2027.
1.1 Amount of additional funds to be expended
The original contract amount: $111,133.66 (PO453726, Ord. 1324-2024)
Optional renewal #1: $106,014.91 (PO512578, Ord. 1254-2025)
Optional renewal #2: $222,312.70 (This ordinance)
TOTAL RENEWALS: $439,461.27
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 for a total cost of $222,312.70.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency designation is being requested for these services that are necessa...
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