S17-H25802 - Approve spending authority for the purchase of Oracle Licenses and Software Maintenance in an Amount not to exceed $2,491,246.38 through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) for the Department of Public Works and Engineering.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Department of Public Works & Engineering and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve spending authority in an amount not to exceed $2,491,246.38 for the purchase of Oracle licenses and software maintenance through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR). Additionally, it is also recommended that authorization be given to issue purchase orders, as necessary, to DIR’s Go-Direct Vendors Nebulogic Technologies (Dir Contract No. DIR-TSO-2548) ($784,836.94) and Oracle America, Inc. (DIR Contract No. DIR-TSO-2539) ($1,706,409.44) for the Department of Public Works & Engineering (PWE). The spending authority is expected to sustain Oracle software license compliance and maintenance through fiscal year 2018.
The purchase includes licenses and maintenance which is critical for PWE database and SOA applications. Oracle licenses are required on database servers that house and process PWE work management systems and data warehouses. Additionally, this procurement allows PWE to adhere to license compliance and allows upgrades to remain current with the database software version released by Oracle. Both components contained in the purchase are essentials for PWE to maintain and manage its technology systems.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing an Interlocal or Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.
M/WBE Participation:
M/WBE Zero Percentage Goal document approved by the Office of Business of Opportunity.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY17 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal note is required as stated in the Financial Policy Ordinance 2014-1078.
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John J. Gillespie, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division