TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 17, 2018
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order to CDW Government LLC, to Furnish and Deliver AutoDesk Constructware Software License Renewal for a One-Year Period, in an amount not to exceed $139,327.80 Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1493526
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to CDW Government LLC to furnish and deliver AutoDesk Constructware software license renewal for a one-year period. This purchase order will expire on June 29, 2019.
The Engineering Department uses Constructware to manage the administration and documentation of Capital construction projects in the District.
On February 22, 2012, The City of Chicago advertised a Request for Proposal (RFP) for “Computer Hardware, Software Peripherals and Related Maintenance and Installation Services" in collaboration with the Cook County. Multiple responses were received by the proposal due date of June 6, 2012. CDW Government LLC was awarded the three-year contract effective October 1, 2014, with an option to extend the contract for two additional one-year terms. On September 28, 2017, the City of Chicago contract was extended to September 30, 2019. Article 10) General Conditions, Section j) “Governmental Joint Purchasing Agreement,” allows other government agencies to purchase goods or services under this contract.
CDW Government LLC has submitted prices for AutoDesk Constructware software license renewal for a one-year period per the established contract discount percentages. Inasmuch as CDW Government LLC, is the only source of supply for the services required, nothing would be gained by advertising for bids (Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act).
CDW Government LLC is registered and in good standing with the State of Illinois.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement is not applicable due to the specialized nature of the services required.
In view of the foregoing it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with CDW Government LLC, in an amount not to exceed $139,327.80.
Funds are available in Account 101-27000-612820.
Requested, John Sudduth, Director of Information Technology, JS:SK:BVS:bvs
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for May 17, 2018