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Information Technologies Department recommending the Board:
1) Authorize the County to continue utilizing competitively-bid U.S. Communities Agreement 4400006644 with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for the purchase of Amazon cloud storage solutions; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute a Change Order to Agreement 2191 with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for the purchase of Amazon cloud storage solutions, extending the term to October 31, 2023, with no increase to the not-to-exceed amount and no change to contract rates.
FUNDING: General Fund with partial recovery from the Countywide Cost Allocation Plan.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On September 20, 2016, the Board approved the use of U.S. Communities Agreement 400006644 with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for the purchase of Amazon cloud storage solutions, for an initial period ending April 30, 2019. On April 30, 2019, the Board approved the extension of this agreement for an additional two-year period, through April 30, 2021. On March 23, 2021, the Board approved the extension of this agreement for an additional two-year period, through April 30, 2023, increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $135,000 to $370,000, with no change to contract rates. The U.S. Communities Agreement has been extended for an additional six-month period, through October 31, 2023. Consequently, the Information Technologies Department is looking to amend Agreement 2191 with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for an additional six months to maintain cloud-based storage needs. Pricing details are specified in the contract and are based on usage, which may vary based on the County's needs.
U.S. Communities is a recognized government purchasing alliance that assists participating public agencies to reduce the cost of purchased goods and services through strategic sourcing that combines the volumes and the purchasing power of public agencies nationwide. This is accomplished through an award of competitively solicited contracts for h...
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