Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to renew year three (3) of a three (3) year contract agreement with SHI International Corporation, for Dell Change Auditor software subscription renewal. The original contract (via SA005601 authorized by Ord. 2483-2014 passed on November 24, 2014) allowed for the agreement to be annually extended for two (2) additional years subject to mutual agreement and approval of proper City authorities. The agreement was most recently renewed under the authority of Ord. 2628-2015, passed on November 16, 2015. This ordinance represents the second of two allowable annual renewals/extensions. DoT uses Dell software to audit changes in the City’s technology environment, ensuring that the environment is secure. This auditing plays an important role in protecting the privacy and integrity of data and systems hosted in the environment. The proposed agreement will provide software subscriptions for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, at a cost of $48,238.80.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In 2014 and 2015, the Department of Technology expended $49,735.34 and $46,316.49 respectively for Dell Change Auditor software subscription renewals. The cost for this contract renewal is $48,238.80, bringing the aggregate contract total amount to $144,290.63. This expenditure is budgeted and available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor: SHI International Corporation (DAX Vendor Account #: 001671); F.I.D#/C.C.#: 22 - 3009648; Expiration Date: 09/01/2017
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew the contract with SHI International Corp (SHI) in order to establish year three of a three year contract for Dell Change Auditor software subscription renewal; and to authorize the expenditure of $48,238.80 from the Department of Technology, Information Ser...
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