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, 2018 with the option to extend one additional year, subject to mutual agreement by both parties, in accordance with formal bid RFQ002826. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on September 15, 2016. Cisco Network Engineering Services are used to obtain Cisco certified assistance with new and continuing projects for the Department of Technology and other City agencies.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the competitive bid section of the City Code (RFQ No. RFQ002826). Eight hundred fourteen (814) bids were solicited. Three (3) bids were received (MAJ: 3).
The Purchasing Office is recommending award of a contract to the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder through September 30, 2018 to:
Network Dynamics, Inc., CC#41419-95459, 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 General Fund; an...
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