PILLAR: Core
AGENDA DATE: March 26, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Department of Information and Technology Services
PRIORITY: Government Efficiency
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement for a cloud-based cybersecurity system that protects privileged accounts for the Department of Information and Technology Services with Carahsoft Technology Corporation through the Omnia Partners agreement - Not to exceed $1,684,573.47 - Financing: Data Services Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide privileged access management and identity security services to protect important information technology accounts across on-premises and cloud environments. Privileged accounts-those with administrative or elevated access to systems-pose a heightened security risk if not properly managed and are frequently targeted in cyberattacks and ransomware incidents. The system supports centralized control, auditing, and reporting of privileged activities, enabling the City to detect, prevent, and respond to cybersecurity threats while ensuring we follow internal rules, regulations, and insurance requirements.
The Omnia Partners 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)
On January 22, 2025, the City Council authorized a two-year master services price agreement for the purchase of various software including perpetual, fixed term, subscription and software as a service, software maintenance, support, implementation, and other services with Carahsoft Technolog...
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