| Item Title: | Purchasing - ARPA 1280 Live Action Data Collector Software as part of the El Paso County VOIP Project through ITD (12300891) | | Submitted By: | Karen L. Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048 | | Subject: | (ARPA Project No. 1280) Approve the purchase of Live Action Data Collector Software as part of the El Paso County VOIP Project through Information Technology Department (12300891) using OMNI Partners Contract R191902 awarded to Carahsoft Technology Corp. of Reston, Virginia (Pivot Technology Services Corp. dba Computacenter of Norcross, GA) in the amount of $1,182,421.33 for one (1) year with two (2) options to renew; to include pricing fluctuations as mutually agreed to in writing and remaining within the terms of the agreement. Purchasing approved on December 2, 2022. Funding is available in SG-ARPLAN21-CAP OUTLAYS. | | Background: | The Information Technology Department is responsible for providing access to the County’s Enterprise Systems. The County’s Enterprise Network is the communications backbone that facilitates access to network data files, the County’s data centers, and online resources. ITD is requesting to purchase the Live Action software and appliance (equipment) to gain visibility into the County’s network security and the performance of the County’s network.
To ensure the County is obtaining the overall best value, to include pricing and terms, the Purchasing Department and Information Technology Department reviewed available cooperative contracts and determined that the OMNIA Partners Contract R191902 conforms to the County’s needs.
OMNIA Partners Contract R191902 Contract Term: April 30, 2025 | | Fiscal Impact: | $1,182,421.33
Funding available in:
SG-ARPLAN21-CAP OUTLAYS
GARPLAN21 -700000 -709000 – 709003
COSG-7281-0002021-431-50-11000-0001-00000-700000- | | Recommendation: | (ARPA Project No. 1280) Approve the purchase of Live Action Data Collector Software as part of the El Paso County VOIP Project through Information Technology Department (12300891) using OMNI Partners Contract R191902 awarded to Carahsoft Technology Corp. of Reston, Virginia (Pivot Technology Services Corp. dba Computacenter of Norcross, GA) in the amount of $1,182,421.33 for one (1) year with two (2) options to renew; to include pricing fluctuations as mutually agreed to in writing and remaining within the terms of the agreement. Purchasing approved on December 2, 2022. Funding is available in SG-ARPLAN21-CAP OUTLAYS. | | Prior Action: | N/A | | Strategic Plan: | .. | | Strategic Plan Information: | |
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