Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Technology to renew a contract with SHI International Corporation (SHI) for existing Micro Focus Server COBOL software licensing support and Server Express support in the amount of $66,403.56, with a coverage term period from August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2022. The agreement was most recently renewed under the authority of Ordinance 0928-2020 passed May 4, 2020, establishing PO235160. The total cost of this ordinance is $66,403.56.
The original contract was established via (RFQ005619 opened June 1, 2017) authorized under ordinance number ordinance 1621-2017, passed by City Council July 10, 2017, establishing PO071544. In accordance with the bid specifications, the City and SHI can renew the contract for four additional one year terms, subject to mutual agreement and approval by proper City authorities. This is the fourth and final renewal option of the contract.
As a reseller of Micro focus COBOL software, SHI is required to include the Micro Focus Maintenance Agreement pertaining to licensing and support standard terms and conditions in their proposed agreement with the City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In 2019 and 2020, the Department of Technology legislated $55,822.72 and $61,404.96 respectively, for Micro Focus COBOL and Server Express licensing and software support provided by SHI International Corporation. The total cost of this ordinance (2021) is $66,403.56 for software licensing support services. Funds for this expense are budgeted for within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund. The aggregate contract total amount with SHI including this ordinance for software licenses and support services provided will be $352,725.08.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER:
Vendor Name: SHI International Corporation: CC#: 22-3009648: Expiration Date: 7/31/2022
(DAX Vendor Acct.: 001671)
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