DEPARTMENT: Information Technology Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Hugh Miller
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Authorization to Continue to Utilize State of Texas DIR Contracts in an Amount of up to $36 Million
SUMMARY:
This action will authorize the City to continue to utilize the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) contracts, which was originally approved by Council under Ordinance 2009-11-19-0904 (and as amended by Ordinance 2011-10-20-0851 and 2013-01-10-0014), to provide the City with information technology (IT) hardware, software, professional and technical services, telecommunication services, and maintenance and support services for an additional amount of up to $36 Million.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On November 19, 2009, City Council passed Ordinance 2009-11-19-0904 which approved the use of the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) contracts for the purchase of IT equipment, software, and maintenance and support services for $27 Million. City Council authorized Ordinance 2011-10-20-0851 on October 20, 2011 for an additional $28.9 Million for computers, network equipment, professional and technical services, software, telecommunications services as well as maintenance and support services. On January 10, 2013, City Council authorized Ordinance 2013-01-10-0014 for an additional amount of up to $35 million for these goods and/or services.
Submitted for City Council consideration and action is the request to continue to utilize the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) contracts to provide the City with information technology (IT) hardware, software, professional and technical services, telecommunication services, as well as maintenance and supp...
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