Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the option to continue purchasing Cisco Network Engineering Services for the Department of Technology, the primary user, and all City agencies with Network Dynamics Inc.
The term of the proposed option contract will be through September 30, 2016. The City is currently working on a bid process for a new contract to avoid a lapse next year. Contract # FL005675 had a provision to purchase Cisco Network Engineering Services from Network Dynamics Inc. through September 30, 2015 with the option to extend one additional year, subject to mutual agreement by both parties, in accordance with formal bid SA004980. The deadline for extension was not met, therefore a waiver is requested. There are ongoing projects with Network Dynamics Inc. for Cisco Network Engineering Services that are used to obtain Cisco certified assistance with new and continuing projects for the Department of Technology and other City agencies.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award of a contract through September 30, 2016 to:
Network Dynamics, Inc., CC#36-3941419, exp. 11/18/16
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $500,000.00
This company is not debarred according to the Excluded Parties listing of the Federal Government and is not listed in the Auditor of States database for Findings for Recovery.
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because without emergency action current and planned projects will be interrupted and the efficient delivery of valuable public services will be slowed.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish this option contract is budgeted in the General Fund. The City agency will be required to obtain approval to expend from its own appropriations.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Cisco Network Engineering Services with Network Dynamics, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of one dollar ($1.00) to establish this contract from the Gene...
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