AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS WITH SECURELINK, INC., A SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER, FOR SOFTWARE AND SERVICES
Staff Contact: Chuck Murphy, Chief Information Officer, Innovation and Technology
Purpose and Recommended Action
This is a request for City Council to authorize the City Manager to annually renew the software license with SecureLink software for a term commencing July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $66,000 for the five-year period. This includes the estimated annual renewal of $12,000, plus a 10% contingency for additional licenses, support, and fees. Under the terms of the subscription order, SecureLink will provide updates, support, and service to the software.
Background
SecureLink application gateway is a unique software application designed to centrally manage and control third-party access to City owned technology systems. Due to the proprietary software SecureLink provides, the software was purchased on 06/2/2015 utilizing the City's sole source procedure.
The SecureLink software has proven to be very effective in managing, monitoring and logging third party access to the City's infrastructure, and it enables the City to meet certain security requirements including those of the Payment Card Industry (PCI). Innovation and Technology (IT) continually evaluates the management software, recommends continued use of this product, and is requesting approval for up to five years of software maintenance which will provide technical assistance and product updates.
Analysis
The Materials Manager may procure and contract for supplies and services without competition when there has been a written determination that competition is not available and there is only one known source for the supply or service.
SecureLink is a unique, proprietary, software application developed to manage third-party vendor access to City systems. This application facilitates vendor access using multi-factor authentication, detailed logging, and ...
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