TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 2020
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order to CDW Government LLC for licensing and maintenance of the SolarWinds ITSM system for a one-year period, in an amount not to exceed $35,960.00, Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1551320
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to CDW Government LLC for licensing and maintenance of the SolarWinds ITSM system for a one-year period. The term of coverage will be from December 31, 2020 through December 30, 2021.
SolarWinds is used by the District as the IT service management solution.
On October 14, 2014, The City of Chicago entered into an agreement with CDW Government LLC., for the Provision of Software, Apple Products, Panasonic Ruggedized Notebooks, Network Equipment, Servers, Storage Solutions, and Related Maintenance and Installation Services. On September 29, 2019, the City of Chicago contract was extended to September 30, 2021. 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. is registered and in good standing with the State of Illinois.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) is not applicable to this contract because the classification of work does not fall within the provisions of the MPLA.
In view of the foregoing, it is requested that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue said purchase order to CDW Government LLC. in an amount not to exceed $35,960.80.
Funds are available in Account 101-27000-612820.
Requested, John H. Sudduth, Director of Information Technology, JS:SK:BTS
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 November 5, 2020