Title
Software and Technology Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of software and technology services from a cooperative purchasing contract,
B. Approve a contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation for the purchase of software and technology services under General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule Contract #47QSWA18D008F,
C. Authorize the City Manager to extend the contract for additional terms as long as the cooperative contract remains in effect, at prices and terms that are the same or more favorable than those offered under the cooperative contract, and
D. Authorize the City Manager to purchase maintenance and support for as long as the city uses the products and services.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Cheryl Wright, Contracting and Procurement
John Long, Contracting and Procurement
Explanation
* Carahsoft Technology Corporation is an authorized reseller of software, cloud services, maintenance, support, professional services, and related technology solutions from numerous manufacturers.
* This contract will provide a streamlined purchasing vehicle for software subscriptions, renewals, maintenance, cloud services, and professional services used across city departments.
* NC General Statute Section 143-129(e)(3) allows local governments to purchase from formally organized cooperative purchasing contracts.
* A cooperative purchasing agreement results from the consolidation and competitive solicitation of multiple public agency requirements. By aggregating common needs all agencies are able to leverage economies of scale, such as volume discounts, improved terms and conditions, reduced administrative costs, and access to professional and technical expertise.
* Annual expenditures are estimated to be $800,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
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