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AI# 13025  Regular City Council Meeting 6.19. 12/03/2024:

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Agenda Item

Resolution - Information Technology: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order 33001926, with CDW Government, Inc., for a two-year renewal of Mimecast Email Management System Services with Threat Protection from cybersecurity threats.

Item Summary

The purchase from CDW Government, Inc., is for a two-year renewal of Email Management Security with Threat Protection for the period of December 8, 2024, through December 7, 2026. Email is a primary threat vector for malware such as ransomware. The Email Security Management Platform provides help to protect against rapidly evolving cybersecurity threats presented through everyday email messages. The purchase of the email management support plan is made available through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract DIR-CPO-5303. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 271.083 authorizes local governments to acquire hardware, software, and other Information Technology products through the DIR program. Pursuant to the Texas Government Code Chapter 791.025, purchases from DIR contracts meet competitive bid requirements.

Fiscal Impact

The annual cost of $138,363.51 is budgeted in the Information Technology FY 2024-25 Operating Budget. The second year renewal will be requested in the 2025-26 Information Technology Operating Budget. The total cost of the Email Management plan is $276,727.02.

Staff/Board Recommending

Brooke Witcher, Assistant City Manager Jennifer Frescaz, Chief Information Officer

Attachments Resolution - CDW Govt. PO 33001926 - CDW Government

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