TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 16, 2023
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order to CommVault Systems, Inc. for CommVault Professional Services, in an amount not to exceed $22,500.00 Account 101-27000-612430, Requisition 1597049
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to CommVault Systems, Inc. for CommVault Professional Services. The period will begin March 31, 2023 and end on December 31, 2023.
The Information Technology Department maintains and manages all backup and recovery operations for departmental and interdepartmental data and Enterprise applications hosted on the District’s network and computer systems. CommVault’s software products also enable the Information Technology Department staff to performing daily backup and recovery operations of electronic data, files and SAP enterprise applications.
CommVault Systems, Inc., the sole service provider of CommVault Professional Services, has submitted prices for the products and services required. Inasmuch as CommVault Systems, Inc. is the only source of supply for the products and services required, said purchase order may be issued without competitive bidding pursuant to Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act.
CommVault Systems, Inc. is registered and in good standing with the State of Illinois.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) is not applicable because the classification of work does not fall within the provisions of the MPLA.
The Affirmative Action Ordinance, Appendix A and Appendix V are not included because there are no direct or indirect subcontracting opportunities.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue a purchase order to CommVault Systems, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $22,500.00.
Funds are available in Account 101-27000-612430.
Requested, Sean T. Kelly, Acting Director of Information Technology, SK:RP:EC
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Marcelino Garcia, 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 March 16, 2023