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 pur...
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