Description
Title: Authorize a contract for SolarWinds network performance management software products and services for all City departments with CDW LLC d/b/a Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC, CDW Government, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding: $468,623 is available in the Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Summary
The City of Austin is considering a contract for SolarWinds network performance management software with CDW LLC, totaling up to $2.5 million over five years. The initial term is one year with the possibility of four one-year extensions. Funding of $468,623 is currently available from various department operating budgets, with future funding contingent on budget approvals. This software will aid all city departments in monitoring and managing technology infrastructure, preventing system failures and reducing repair costs. The proposed contract will replace an expiring agreement and is deemed to offer the best value through cooperative purchasing. If not approved, city departments may face inadequate tools for managing technology issues, potentially leading to operational disruptions.