DATE: October 8, 2019
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Robert W. Bash, Director, Internal Services/Chief Information Officer
SUBJECT: Agreement with International Business Machines Corporation
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bid process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances, as International Business Machines Corporation possesses proprietary products; and
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a retroactive Agreement with International Business Machines Corporation for the purchase and support of software, hardware, maintenance, service, and technical support of the numerous products used throughout the County, effective July 16, 2019, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $5,000,000; and
3. Authorize the Director of Internal Services/Chief Information Officer or his or her designee to sign and execute various operational documents associated with the payment of the annual licenses, support, and maintenance for the products, as well as the purchase and technical support of future products.
REPORT
Approval of the first and second recommended actions would allow International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) to continue providing its products and services, including maintenance and technical support for existing products used for document storage and management for County departments. Approval of the third recommended action would allow for the ability to purchase additional products needed to meet technological changes, regulatory requirements, and operational needs. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Should your Board not approve the recommended actions, IBM will terminate the maintenance and technical support of IBM software, FileNet licenses, and hardware.
SUSPENSION OF COMPETITION/...
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