TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2008
COMMITTEE ON PURCHASING
Mr. Richard Lanyon, General Superintendent
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Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with TIDAL Software. Inc. for maintenance and technical support, in an amount not to exceed $18,009.00, Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1261232
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with TIDAL Software, Inc., for maintenance and technical support at the Main Office Building. The term of this purchase order is from November 20, 2008 through November 19, 2009.
Currently, this service is required to provide routine enhancements and corrections to the existing software and the right to receive and use new versions of the software as they become available.
TIDAL Software, Inc., the sole service provider of maintenance and technical support, has submitted prices for the services required. Inasmuch as TIDAL Software, Inc. 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).
TIDAL Software Inc. 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 Purchasing Agent be authorized to issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with TIDAL Software, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $18,009.00.
Funds are available in Account 101-27000-612820.
Requested, Keith D. Smith, Director of Information Technology, KDS:DV:mh
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Purchasing Agent
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Purchasing
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for December 18, 2008