Approval of Cybersecurity Services Contract Renewal

Original title: Approve the renewal of the Piggyback of Omnia Partners through Region 4 Education Service Center #R200802, Cyber Security Solutions and Associated Products & Services, awarded to Iron Bow Technologies, LLC and approve expenditures for an annual amount not to exceed $500,000.00 as funding becomes available.

Record date · October 22, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The School Board has approved the renewal of a contract for cybersecurity solutions and related services through a cooperative purchasing agreement. The agreement allows for annual expenditures of up to $500,000 with Iron Bow Technologies, LLC.

Why it matters

The school district is authorized to spend up to $500,000 annually on cybersecurity products and services provided by Iron Bow Technologies, LLC through a pre-negotiated cooperative purchasing contract.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Iron Bow Technologies, LLC

The company is authorized to provide cybersecurity services to the school district under the renewed contract.

Directly affected

School District

The district is authorized to procure cybersecurity products and services up to the specified annual spending limit.

Key Facts

The School Board approved the renewal of a 'piggyback' contract for cybersecurity solutions.
The contract is accessed through Omnia Partners and Region 4 Education Service Center contract #R200802.
The vendor for these services is Iron Bow Technologies, LLC.
The maximum annual expenditure authorized for this contract is $500,000.

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Expenditures are authorized as funding becomes available.
The action was passed during the School Board Regular Meeting on September 18, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'piggyback' contract?

A contract allows a government entity to purchase goods or services using the terms and pricing of a contract already established by another government agency or cooperative purchasing group.

Is the district required to spend $500,000?

No, $500,000 is the maximum annual limit authorized; actual spending depends on available funding and specific service needs.

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