DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Contract With SHI International Corp For ForcePoint Web Filtering System
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute a contract with SHI International Corp (SHI) for three years of support and maintenance for the ForcePoint Web Filtering system.
SUMMARY
Dakota County contracts with SHI for support and maintenance for the ForcePoint Web Filtering system. This system prevents users on the Dakota County network from being able to access inappropriate or dangerous/infected websites.
Usually, this contract is annually renewed and under $100,000. SHI presented a quote to execute a three-year agreement with Dakota County for services. A three-year agreement between Dakota County saves $13,930.48 annually and $41,791.44 when compared to renewing the contract annually. The total cost of the three-year agreement is $134,839.08.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the County Board authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute a contract with SHI in the amount of $134,839.08.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The total three-year cost is $134,839.08. The first-year cost is $44,946.36. Sufficient funds are included in the County Manager’s 2022 Recommended Budget.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Dakota County staff identified the need to continue services for support and maintenance for the ForcePoint Web Filtering system; and
WHEREAS, SHI International Corp (SHI) provided a three-year quote to provide needed services; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County previously renewed the contract with SHI on an annual basis; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County saves $13,930.48 annually and $41,791.44 when compared to renewing the contract annually.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Chief Information Officer to execute a contract with SHI International Corp for the ForcePoint Web Filtering system in the amount of $134,839.08, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
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BOARD GOALS
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT LEVEL
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CONTACT
Department Head: Dan Cater
Author: Ed Kranz