Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to renew a contract with Digital Information Services (Remit: dba Computer Intelligence Association) for Red Hat Linux licenses, Red Hat learning subscriptions, and Red Hat JBOSS including maintenance and support, in the amount of $140,313.00. DoT utilizes Red Hat Linux on its operating systems that many of the city's critical applications are housed on; therefore, maintenance and support is required. This contract was most recently authorized under the authority of Ord. No. 1617-2019, passed by the Columbus City Council on June 24, 2019, through purchase order PO182977. The coverage term period is from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, at a total cost of $140,313.00. The original contract was procured through solicitation RFQ012308 with an option to renew annually for four (4) additional one year terms subject to mutual agreement and approval of proper City authorities. This ordinance authorizes the first of the four (4) allowable renewal options.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In fiscal years 2018 and 2019, the Department of Technology expended $76,448.24 and $116,065.40 respectively, for the purchase of Red Hat Linux software licenses, maintenance and support. The total 2020 cost for maintenance and support through this ordinance is $140,313.00. The funds for this expenditure have been identified and are available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund.
EMERGENCY:
Emergency designation is being requested for these services that are necessary to support daily operation activities, to ensure no service interruption, and to establish a purchase order at the earliest possible date.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor Name: Digital Information Services (Remit: dba Computer Intelligence Association); CC#/F.I.D. #: 52-2278330; Expiration Date: 05/15/2021
(DAX Acct. #: 022100)
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