SPECIFIC EXPLANATION:
The Interim Director of Houston Information Technology Services (HITS) recommends the City Council approve spending authority for the purchase of enterprise licenses and software maintenance for the fleet of City desktops through Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) in an amount not to exceed $2,955,463.62 and that authorization be given to issue purchase orders as necessary to DIR vendor, SHI Government Solutions, Inc.
BACKGROUND:
In 2009, HITS on behalf of the City of Houston, negotiated and entered into a tiered, multi-year Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement to purchase licenses and software maintenance for the fleet of city PCs/ The purpose of this agreement was to continue the process of updating the City's technology to current software standards and ensure that the City remains in compliance with stringent software licensing requirements. This agreement was divided into 5 separate tiered agreements. This request will ensure the FY16 payment for all tiers.
PAY OR PLAY:
This procurement is exempt from the City's Pay or Play Ordinance. Bids/Proposals were not solicited because an Interlocal/Cooperative Purchasing Agreement is being utilized for this purchase.
HIRE HOUSTON FIRST:
This procurement is exempt from the City's Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/Proposals were not solicited because an Interlocal/Cooperative Purchasing Agreement is being utilized for this purchase.
Attachment: M/WBE Zero-Percent Goal Document Approved by the Office of Business Opporuntity
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Tina Carkhuff, Interim Director for
Houston Information Technology Services