Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to enter into a contract with RSM US LLP, registered as Mcgladrey, LLP, for IT and Cybersecurity Products and Services. On December 6, 2021, ordinance number 3011-2021 was passed by City Council, authorizing “the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the amount of $2,500,000.00 to implement a comprehensive Cyber Security program.” With the passage of 3011-2021, certificate ACPO007164 totaling $2,500,000.00, was established, thus ensuring the availability of funds for the eventual implementation of the above-named Cybersecurity program.
In July of 2022, and in accordance with Columbus City Codes section 329.27, the Department of Technology (DoT) solicited requests for statements of qualifications via RFQ022363 for IT and Cybersecurity Products and Services. A five (5) member evaluation committee representing the City Auditor’s Office, Public Utilities, Finance and Management, Public Safety and Technology evaluated and scored statements of qualification. The top five (5) scoring offerors were then asked to submit technical proposals. These offerors were as follows:
1. RSM
2. CAI
3. Crowe
4. Plante Moran
5. Deloitte
Following submission of their technical proposals, the five above-named offerors were then given the opportunity to revise their proposals by providing an addendum and revised costs. The committee then ranked the revised technical proposals in accordance with subsection (g). As a result of this process, DoT awarded the contract to RSM for IT and Cybersecurity Products and Services.
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to enter into a contract with RSM US LLP, for IT and Cybersecurity Products and Services for a period 3 years from the date of a confirmed purchase order at a cost not to exceed $2,500,000.00.
This IT and Cybersecurity Products and Services contract will provide the City with cybersecurity capabilities neces...
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