Title
Citywide Technology Products and Related Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve contracts with the following companies for technology products and related services for an initial term of three years:
* CDW Government LLC,
* Concise Networks LLC, (WBE)
* DISYS Solutions, Inc.,
* IBENZER, Inc.,
* Insight Public Sector, Inc.,
* SHI International Corp. (MBE), and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Markell Storay, Innovation and Technology
Phil Reiger, General Services
Shiela Anderson, General Services
Explanation
* The city employs a diverse array of technology products and services to effectively manage daily operations.
* This includes essential hardware such as computers, servers, and networking equipment, as well as software applications for tasks like data management, communication, and project planning. These technologies facilitate efficient workflows, enhance communication among departments, and ensure reliable service delivery to the community.
* On August 8, 2024, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on behalf of the City of Charlotte's Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (CCPA) and Participating Public Agencies for Technology Products and Related Services; 14 responses were received.
* The companies selected best meet the city's needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
* The CCPA is a cooperative purchasing program within General Services with the specific purpose of reducing procurement costs by leveraging aggregate purchasing volume to receive better pricing.
* At renewal, potential price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the city to accept decreases, if warranted.
* An...
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