Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to renew a contract with Blue Apple Technologies, LLC for the purchase of Splunk software maintenance and support at a cost of $103,612.00.
The Department of Technology uses Splunk software for centralized collection and monitoring of computer system audit logs supporting the detection and after-the-fact investigation of security events and to meet related compliance requirements.
Last year, DoT solicited bids via RFQ018979 for the purchase of the above-described software support. The bid was awarded to Blue Apple Technologies, LLC as the lowest responsive bidder. The original contract, authorized by ordinance 1894-2021, included two one-year renewal options. This ordinance authorizes the first of the two optional renewals, to begin on July 21, 2022 and end on July 20, 2023. Upon mutual agreement, and with the approval of proper City authorities, this agreement can be renewed for one (1) additional year.
This ordinance also authorizes the expenditure of $103,612.00, from the Information Services operating fund, for the above-described purpose.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this procurement are available and budgeted in the 2022 Information Services Operating fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Vendor Name: Blue Apple Technologies, LLC
Vendor Acct. #: 001102
CC#: 20-1963069 Expiration Date 6/21/2023
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Blue Apple Technologies, LLC for the purchase of Splunk software maintenance and support and to authorize the expenditure of $103,612.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund. ($103,612.00)
Body
WHEREAS, last year, the Department of Technology solicited bids for Splunk software maintenance and support via RFQ018979; and
WHEREAS, Blue Apple Technologies, LLC was the lowest, responsive bidder; and
WHEREAS, the original contract, authorized by ordinance 1894-2021, included two one-year renewal options; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes exercising the first of the two renewal options by entering into contract with Blue Apple Technologies for the above-described purpose; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Technology to authorize the Director renew the contract with Blue Apple Technologies, LLC for the purchase of Splunk software maintenance and support; now therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
SECTION 1. To authorize the the Director of the Department of Technology to renew the contract with Blue Apple Technologies, LLC for the purchase of Splunk software maintenance and support at a cost of $103,612.00, for a one year term, starting on July 21, 2022 and ending on July 20, 2023.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $103,612.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby authorized to be expended as shown in the attachment to this ordinance. (See 1357-2022EXP)
SECTION 3. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law