Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to enter into contract with CDW Government, LLC for the purchase of software licensing, maintenance support and professional services for Rapid Identity Authentication in support of the city’s telework program. Due to the spread of the coronavirus in the city, it has been necessary for DoT to expand its telework program, thus enabling a greater number of employees to work remotely. By entering into this contract the department can obtain Rapid Identity Authentication which will be used to provide licensing and implementation professional services to enhance security for remote telework in the form of multi factor authentication for 3000 users. This will significantly increase the security of the City's remote workers and remote connectivity services. The term of this contract will be from the date of a confirmed/certified purchase order from the City Auditor's Office through 12/16/2021. This ordinance also authorizes the expenditure of $94,737.40 in CARES Act dollars and funding from the Information Services Operating Fund.
The Department of Technology requests to waive the provisions of competitive bidding due to the urgency created by the spread of COVID-19 and the need of immediate usage of CARES Act Funding and Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Funds associated with the City of Columbus remote worker/telework solution Rapid Identity Authentication.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested on this ordinance so that this ordinance will be effective immediately and the requested software licensing, maintenance support and professional services for Rapid Identity Authentication can be procured in a timely manner due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
FISCAL IMPACT
This ordinance expends $94,737.40 in CARES Act funding and Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fu...
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