Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into an agreement with Blue Orbit Group, LLC for Websense software subscriptions and support. The term of this agreement is July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. The agreement may be renewed annually for two additional terms by mutual agreement and approval of proper City authorities. The cost of the service provided under this agreement is $132,300.00.
The Department of Technology is procuring this service through chapter 329.06 of Columbus City Code, pursuant to solicitation SA004853. Four responses to this solicitation were received by the bid opening date of March 28, 2013. Blue Orbit Group is the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder.
Websense security solutions provide security and related services to the City's current web environment and web-hosting services. As the City of Columbus increasingly adopts social media to support and communicate with its citizens, Websense helps the city protect itself from emerging threats and malicious content.
FISCAL IMPACT:
During the years 2011 and 2012, the Department of Technology expended $101,840.00 (Ord. 0651-2011) and $129,375.00 (Ord. 1079-2012) respectively for Websense software subscriptions and maintenance support services. This year (2013) the cost for the services, which will be provided by Blue Orbit Group, LLC is $132,300.00. Funds for this purchase were budgeted and are available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, internal service fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE :
Vendor Name: Blue Orbit Group LLC FID/CC#: 32 - 0398924 Expiration Date: 03/22/2015
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, to enter into an agreement with Blue Orbit Group, LLC for the purchase of Websense software subscriptions and maintenance support services related to the City's current web environment and web-hosting service...
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