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. In 2021, DoT solicited bids via RFQ018979 for the purchase of the above-described software support. The original contract awarded to Blue Apple Technologies, LLC, authorized by ordinance 1894-2021, included two (2) one-year renewal options. This ordinance authorizes the second and final of the two (2) optional renewals, to begin on July 21, 2023 and end on July 20, 2024. This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $103,612.00, from the Information Services operating fund, for the above-described purpose.
FISCAL IMPACT
In the years 2021 and 2022, the Department of Technology legislated and expended $237,924.50 and $103,612.00 respectively for the purchase of Splunk software maintenance and support services. This year's (2023) cost for the purchase of Splunk software maintenance and support services is $103,612.00. Funds for this procurement are available and budgeted in the 2023 Information Services Operating fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Vendor Name: Blue Apple Technologies, LLC
Vendor Acct. #: 001102 (MBE)
CC#: 20-1963069; Expiration Date 6/21/2024
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, 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; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, the original contract, authorized by ordinance 1894-2021, DoT solicited bids via RFQ018979 for the purchase of the above-described software support. The original contract awarded to Blue Apple Technologies, LLC, authorized by ordinance 1894-2021, included two (2) one-year renewal options. included two (2) one-year renewal options; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the second and final of the two (2) 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 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 (1) year term, starting on July 21, 2023 and ending on July 20, 2024.
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. (Please see 1506-2023 EXP)
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.