Approval of $49.3 Million IBM Technology Contract

Original title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF A LEGACY CONTRACT FOR IBM HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND CLOUD SOLUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, CONTRACT NO. L9130-5/21, FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT FOR AN INITIAL ONE-YEAR TERM PLUS FIVE, ONEYEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $49,332,000.00 AND APPROVING TERMS OF AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR’S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE CONTRACT AND TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38 (Internal Services)

June 19, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

The county is committing up to $49,332,000 in public funds over six years to maintain and upgrade its core information technology infrastructure through IBM.

Who is mentioned in the record

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International Business Machines Corporation

The company is the designated vendor for the county's IT services contract.

Information Technology Department

The department will receive and manage the hardware, software, and cloud services provided under the contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 19, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

This resolution authorizes a multi-year contract with IBM for hardware, software, maintenance, and cloud services for the county's Information Technology Department. The agreement has a total value of up to $49,332,000 and includes an initial one-year term with five additional one-year renewal options.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this contract last?

The contract is for an initial one-year term, with the option to renew for five additional one-year periods.

What services is the county buying from IBM?

The county is purchasing hardware, software, maintenance, support, professional services, and cloud solutions.

What is a 'legacy contract'?

In this context, it refers to a contract for existing proprietary systems or services that are typically sourced from a specific vendor due to prior integration.

Why It Matters

The county is committing up to $49,332,000 in public funds over six years to maintain and upgrade its core information technology infrastructure through IBM.

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High-Value Legacy Procurement

The resolution authorizes a significant $49.3 million expenditure under a 'legacy' designation, which often implies a lack of competitive bidding due to existing proprietary infrastructure.

International Business Machines Corporation