Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation will authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with FishNet Security, Inc. to provide an Encase Cybersecurity software solution. The City requires this software system to comply with federal and industry cybersecurity requirements. These services are being procured in accordance with section 329.06 of Columbus City Code, pursuant to solicitation SA005437. FishNet Security Inc. ($67,295.20) and SHI International Corp. ($75,490.00) were the two responses to this solicitation received by the bid opening date of June 12, 2014. FishNet is the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder. They are offering service for a period of one year from the date of a certified purchase order, at a cost of $67,295.20. In accordance with the bid specifications, the City and FishNet can renew the contract for two additional one year terms, by mutual agreement and approval of proper City authorities.
As a reseller of Encase software solutions, FishNet is required to include Encase licensing and support standard terms and conditions in their proposed agreement with the City. Given these additional terms, this ordinance also requests to waive the competitive bidding provisions in accordance with section 329 of the Columbus City code.
Fiscal Impact: The funds for this contract agreement, in the amount of $67,295.20 are budgeted and available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Capital Improvement Bonds Fund (47-02 ESP-Security project # 470047-100002/SubFund 002).
Emergency: Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of this contract with the supplier at the earliest possible date.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER:
FishNet Security, Inc CC#:431806449 Expires: 06/12/2016
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with FishNet Security, Inc to provide an Encase Cybersecurity software solution with servic...
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