Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Software House International (SHI), for Symantec Netbackup software licensing, maintenance and support. DoT uses Symantec software for backup and recovery of data stored on the City's storage area network. The proposed agreement will provide software licensing, maintenance and support service for the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013, at a cost of $154,387.66.
To purchase these services, DoT published solicitation SA004451. Six (6) bids were received on June 28, 2012 as follows:
1. En Pointe Technologies Sales, Inc., ($197,515.80)
2. Creative Breakthroughs, Inc., ($171,314.74)
3. Fusionstorm, ($162,510.30)
4. Xtek Partners, ($163,633.00)
5. ITS Partners, ($159,162.63)
6. Software House International, Inc., ($154,387.66)
SHI was the lowest, responsive and responsible, and best bidder. Subject to mutual agreement and approval of proper City authorities, the agreement can be annually extended for two (2) additional years.
EMERGENCY:
Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of this contract in order to facilitate and maintain uninterrupted services from the supplier.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total funding for this purchase, in the amount of $154,387.66 is available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Internal Services Fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER:
Vendor: Software House International Inc. (SHI); CC#: 22-3009648; Expiration Date: 11/16/2013
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Software House International (SHI), for Symantec Netbackup software licensing, maintenance and support; to authorize the expenditure of $154,387.66 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Internal Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($154,387.66)
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