Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Dell Marketing L.P., utilizing State Term Contract CSP029109 for Microsoft Enterprise Unified Support services, in the amount of $498,222.49.
The Department of Technology (DoT) uses Microsoft Enterprise Unified Support services for account management, support assistance, proactive engagement, and problem resolution services. The continued provision of these services will help keep the various Microsoft tools and applications used throughout the city, maintained and operating efficiently.
This ordinance authorizes a waiver of competitive bidding, in accordance with relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes. Dell Marketing L.P. is the official seller of Microsoft Enterprise Services and therefore provides the lowest price since the service does not need to go through a reseller.
The term of this contract will be for one year, beginning on January 12, 2027, and ending on January 11, 2028, at a total cost of $498,222.49.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this purchase are budgeted and available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Dell Marketing L.P.
CC/Vendor #: 010030
Expiration Date: 10/31/2027
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter a contract with Dell Marketing L.P. utilizing State Term Contract for the purchase of Microsoft Enterprise Unified Support services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $498,222.49 from the Department of Technology Information Services Operating Fund. ($498,222.49)
Body
WHEREAS, there is a need to purchase Microsoft Enterprise Unified Support services, necessary for account management, support assistance, proactive engagement, and problem resolution services provided by Microsoft tools and applications, used throughout the city; ...
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