Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to enter into contract with The Jasper Group International, Inc. for extended warranty, maintenance, support and monitoring services for Hewlett Packard servers and EMC data storage equipment. On November 1, 2021 at 1:00 pm, the Department of Technology (DoT) opened RFQ020175. The Jasper Group International, Inc submitted the lowest, responsive bid of the two received. The other bid, totaling $ 163,429.15, was submitted by IT Savvy.
Both responses were evaluated based on the vendor’s ability to provide hardware monitoring services, advanced support, parts replacement, and pricing. Based on this evaluation, DoT recommends that the award be made to the The Jasper Group International, Inc. The term of the contract shall be one year, beginning on December 1, 2021 and ending on November 30, 2022 at a total cost of $69,620.00. Subject to mutual agreement, the above-described contract can be extended for four (4) additional one (1) year terms.
This ordinance also authorizes the expenditure of $69,620.00 for the above-described services.
FISCAL IMPACT
The funds for this expenditure are budgeted and available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division Operating Fund.
EMERGENCY
Emergency designation is requested to avoid lapsed services and coverages.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Vendor Name: The Jasper Group International, Inc.
CC#/F.I.D. #: 27-0283280
D365 Vendor Acct. #: 011453
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to enter into contract with The Jasper Group International, Inc. for extended warranty, maintenance, support and monitoring services for Hewlett Packard servers and EMC data storage equipment and data center systems; to authorize the expenditure of $69,620.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency ($69,620.00).
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WHEREAS, on November 1, 2021 at 1:00...
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