STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: November 8, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement for the purchase of a cloud-based security software as a service for the Department of Information and Technology Services with Netsync Network Solutions, Inc. through The Interlocal Purchasing System cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $510,311.97 - Financing: Data Services Fund ($10,311.97) and 2022 Homeland Security - Urban Area Security Initiative 23-25 Fund ($500,000.00)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service contract is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This contract will provide for a cloud-based security software as a service for the Department of Information and Technology Services that will secure online communication, protect websites, and ensure the authenticity and integrity of digital transactions. This is accomplished through the management of a secure socket layer and secure email certificates.
The certificates are used to establish secure connections between web servers, browsers, and emails by encrypting data transmission and verifying the authenticity of the websites and/or domains. This ensures that the information exchanged between a website and its visitors remains secure and cannot be tampered with or intercepted.
The Interlocal Purchasing System cooperative agreement is 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 which authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
|
Data Services Fund |
$ 10,311.97 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
2022 Homeland Security - Urban Area Security Initiative 23-25 Fund |
$500,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$510,311.97 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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 |
|
$510,311.97 |
Goods |
N/A |
|
M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
• The Business Inclusion and Development Policy does not apply to Interlocal Purchasing Agreements. |
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• Netsync Network Solutions, Inc. - Non-local; Workforce - 0.00% 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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• The cooperative purchasing agreement is an alternative method of meeting the requirements for competitive bidding or competitive sealed proposals, not an exception from that requirement |
OWNER
Netsync Network Solutions, Inc.
2304 Tarplay Rd., Suite 114
Carrollton, TX 75006
Khalid Abunaja, Vice President of Operations