The Information Technology Department and Procurement and Contracts Division are requesting to utilize Florida State Term Contract 43211500-WSCA-15-ACS with Dell Marketing, LP of Round Rock TX, for Computer Equipment, Peripherals, and Services.

Information Technology Department seeks to improve the security of the City’s data redundancy, isolation, and threat detection and  has determined that Dell/EMC Cyber Recovery combined with Avamar storage products adequately provides the proper protection. The estimated amount for the three (3) year term is $800,000.

The City does not utilize other agencies’ contracts when there are opportunities for City-certified M/WBE firms to participate. The M/WBE Division has reviewed the subject procurement and has determined that there were no City-certified M/WBE firms that are able to provide the subject goods or service.

Fiscal impact statement attached.

Approving and authorizing the Chief Procurement Officer to utilize Florida State Term Contract 43211500-WSCA-15-ACS with Dell Marketing, LP of Round Rock TX, in the estimated amount of $800,000, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office.