STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: August 28, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 6
DEPARTMENT: Department of Aviation
EXECUTIVE: Dev Rastogi
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement with two, three-year renewal options for web-based managed security system software, hosting, maintenance, and support to obtain the Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response system for the Department of Aviation with Carahsoft Technology Corporation through the Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $1,027,256.24 - Financing: Aviation Fund
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a Service master agreement and software license agreement is to establish firm pricing for equipment and licenses, for a specific term, which will be ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
The contract will allow for 24/7 monitoring and analysis of security incidents, the purchase of licenses and support to extend and support existing data networks at Dallas Love Field. Equipment and licenses purchased through the agreements will provide additional efficiencies in the deployment of security initiatives.
Some key benefits to the system include:
• Real-time monitoring and security telemetry from end points, network, cloud and identity sources
• Monitor and report advanced persistent threats that can provide negative security impacts
• An AI powered analytic designed to prevent, detect and respond to advanced threats
The Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement and The Interlocal Purchasing System cooperative agreement are authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
On November 10, 2015, the City Council authorized a living wage policy that requires contractors to pay their employees a “living wage” rate as established annually by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage Calculator for Dallas County by Resolution No. 15-2141. The current calculated living wage during the solicitation process of this contract is $18.21; the selected vendor meets this requirement.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2023-24 |
FY 2024-25 |
Future Years |
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Aviation Fund |
$376,418.75 |
$325,418.75 |
$325,418.75 |
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
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$1,027,256.25 |
Other Services |
N/A |
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M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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• The Business Inclusion and Development Policy does not apply to Cooperative Purchasing Agreements. |
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• Carahsoft Technologies Corporation - Non-local; Workforce - 0.22% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Cooperative Purchasing Agreement |
• Cooperative Purchasing Agreements enable the City to associate with State agencies, other local governments, or local cooperative organizations comprised of other state and local governments, to leverage market buying power and enable the City to purchase goods or services at lower prices |
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• Cooperative Purchasing is an alternative method of meeting the requirements for competitive bidding or competitive sealed proposals, not an exception from that requirement |
OWNER
Carahsoft Technology Corporation
11493 Sunset Hills Road, Ste. 100
Reston, VA 20190
Craig Abod, President