Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to enter into contract with Blue Apple Technologies, LLC for the purchase of Splunk software maintenance and support services for a total cost of $111,133.66.
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.
The Department of Technology, Fiscal Department, solicited Information for Bids for the Splunk software maintenance and support services contract. The project was formally advertised on the Vendor Services from March 4, 2024, to April 2, 2024. The city received six (6) responses on April 2, 2024. The responding firms were:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI Certification
Blue Apple Technologies LLC $111,133.66 Westerville, OH MBE
Brown Enterprise Solutions $138,430.99 Dublin, OH MBE
vPrime Tech $143,940.17 Avon, CT Majority
American Business Solutions $147,040.00 Lewis Center, OH MBE
Kambrian Corporation $225,130.86 La Puente, CA MBE
PY Concepts $488,750.00 Boerne, TX MBE
Award is to be made to Blue Apple Technologies, LLC as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for their bid of $111,133.66.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Blue Apple Technologies, LLC.
The term of this agreement shall be from July 21, 2024, to July 20, 2025. This agreement is not subject to automatic renewal. However, upon mutual agreement, to include same pricing and terms and conditions as those set forth, the services may be continued for four additional one-year terms.
FISCAL IMPACT: The funds for this expenditure have been identified and are available within the Department of Technology, Information...
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