From
Keshnel Penny, Chief Information Officer
Title
Purchase Agreement with SHI Government Solutions Inc. for CrowdStrike’s anti-malware, anti-ransomware, licensing and maintenance support services for use by the Information Technology Department in the first year amount not to exceed $143,720.00, then recurring annual amount of $60,280.40 for one year with the option to renew for four additional one year periods totaling $384,841.60 if all extensions are exercised and authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms
Presenter
Keshnel Penny, Chief Information Officer
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
City Staff wishes to get authorization for a purchase agreement for CrowdStrike’s anti-malware and anti-ransomware software, maintenance and support services in addition with endpoint remeditate services and managed security services, from SHI Government Solutions Inc., an authorized reseller of these services/products, for use on all City servers, desktops and mobile computers.
The Grand Prairie Information Technology Department will use this purchase to safeguard City computer systems against ever-increasing frequency and severity of cyber threats in the public sector. This software and related services will greatly enhance the security posture of the City against newer malicious-tools, techniques, and procedures that cyber-criminals are using. This solution will also provide a method to increase the reliability, integrity, and availability of the City’s computer systems.
Chapter 271.102 of the Local Government Code authorizes local governments to participate in a cooperative purchasing program with another local government or local cooperative organization. In lieu of competitive bidding, items and services may be purchased through such agreements as the agreements have already been bid by the sponsoring entity or agency. The City of Grand Prairie has master inter-local cooperative agreements with various entities including DIR.
DIR provides statewide leadership and oversight for management of government information and communications technology. DIR has served in a leadership role to facilitate the state’s economic competitiveness through its ability to deliver quality information resources commodities and services at the lowest prices and best value for state and local government as well as the K-12 public and higher education systems.
SHI Government Solutions Inc. through their DIR contract offers the CrowdStrike software, products, and related services the City requires.
Contract# DIR-TSO-4056 began January 17, 2018 and its current term will expire January 17, 2020, with two renewals remaining extending the contract expiration date through January 17, 2023.
Financial Consideration
Funding for the purchase of cyber security software and services from SHI Government Solutions Inc., in the amount of $143,720.00 is provided in the FY 2018/2019 IT Capital Projects Fund (153210), WO #01901303 (FY19 Support Services). Funding for future fiscal years will be paid from that year’s approved budgets.