Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to enter into contract with Securance Consulting LLC, for application and network penetration testing services at a cost of $30,501.00. DoT requires application and network penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and attack vectors that could be used to exploit City systems successfully. These tests are best practice and required for PCI DSS compliance.
Bids for this service were sought using the city’s electronic vendor portal (RFQ#003002). In response to the solicitation, four (4) proposals were received on October 12th, 2016. Proposers were: Ardent Technologies, Advizex Technologies, CenturyLink, and Securance Consulting LLC. Of those proposing, Securance Consulting LLC scored highest and was the lowest bidder.
This is a one-year contract with a term period beginning from the date of a certified purchase order from the City’s Auditor's office.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this contract are budgeted and available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating fund budget.
EMERGENCY
Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of this contract in order to facilitate the needed services from the supplier.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Securance Consulting LLC: Fed ID #:030392503 Contract compliance #: CC019482 Expiration Date: 10/12/18
DAX VENDOR NUMBER
019482
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to contract with Securance Consulting LLC to provide application and network penetration testing services; to authorize the expenditure of $30,501.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($30,501.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Technology has a need for application and network penetration testing services; and
WHEREAS, a solicitation for these services was posted...
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