Title
Professional Services for Network Support - Amendments (Ordinance S-48877)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to extend the term of the contracts with Integrity Network Solutions, LLC 145945; Intraedge, Inc. 145943; Kollasoft, Inc. 145944; and Scott Business Group, LLC 145942, to continue to provide professional information technology (IT) network support services on an as-needed basis, for the Information Technology Services Department (ITS). No additional funds are being requested; any remaining funds authorized by previous City Council action will be applied to the extended contract term. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
These agreements form part of the Professional Services for Network Support Services Qualified Vendor List (QVL). The contractors provide ad-hoc professional services related to networking (e.g. Network Technicians, Network Engineers, and Senior Network Engineers) and provides flexibility in allowing the City to select technicians with skill sets and experience specific to the IT project being undertaken. The number and complexity of citywide IT projects can vary over time and the City will utilize contract technicians to ensure expenses only occur as needed and provide the specific and unique expertise to ensure projects are successful.
Contract Term
The term of these agreements will be extended through June 30, 2023. This request will allow the City additional time to solicit and establish new contracts for these services and to obtain City Council authorization.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this request. The contracts' aggregate value remains at $5 million.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Information Technology Services Department.