Sole Source for H29324 - Approve an ordinance awarding a sole source contract to Center for Internet Security, Inc. in the maximum contract amount not to exceed $380,605.48 for cyber security monitoring services for Houston Information Technology Services.
Specific Explanation:
The Chief Information Officer and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an ordinance awarding a contract with an initial term to expire on May 31, 2021 and will automatically renew for four one-year options to Center for Internet Security, Inc. in the maximum contract amount not to exceed $380,605.48 for cyber security monitoring services for Houston Information Technology Services.
This contract will provide cyber security monitoring services for five operational sensors. This solution provides unique capabilities that are government-focused and tailored to State, Local, Tribal and Territorial (SLTT) cyber security needs and provides critical cyber security capability required to add additional depth to the City’s cyber infrastructure. The solution provides correlation of data from multiple public and private partners and provides remote access to the signature repository maintained by Center for Internet Security, Inc.
This service is extremely beneficial in providing prompt assistance with the identification of various cyber threats with the potential to negatively affect City operations and services.
This recommendation is made pursuant to Chapter 252, Section 252.022 (a) (7) (A) “a procurement of items that are available from only one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies” of the Texas Local Government Code for exempt procurement.
M/WBE Participation:
M/WBE Zero Percentage Goal Document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
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 a sole source for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2020 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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Estimated Spending Authority
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DEPARTMENT
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FY2020
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Out Years
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TOTAL
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Houston Information Technology Services
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$68,880.00
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$311,725.48
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$380,605.48
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