Title
Cyber Security Audit and Assessment Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract with Root9B for Security Audit and Assessment Services for an initial term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two additional one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Jeff Stovall, Innovation and Technology
Randy Moulton, Innovation and Technology
Explanation
§ The City uses an outside service provider to audit and assess the technical security vulnerabilities the City faces and to recommend measures to mitigate these risks.
§ On February 16, 2017, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); twenty-two proposals were received from interested service providers.
§ Root9B best meets the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Staff anticipates renewing the contract for up to two additional, one-year terms at prices to be negotiated based on market conditions.
§ Estimated contract expenditures are $200,000 for the first year and $100,000 annually for the remaining two years of the initial term as well as each optional one-year renewal.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1(a) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Innovation and Technology Operating Budget