RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute a purchase order with IBM Corporation, on behalf of the Department of Information Technology, in the amount of $160,526 to purchase original equipment manufacturer maintenance for mainframe computer for the period April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of $160,526 is budgeted for 2008/2009 and charged out to user departments via DoIT monthly billing charges.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Information Technology initiates the purchase and renewal of hardware maintenance and support services from IBM Corporation each year on behalf of various County Departments. The related departments are charged for their share of the maintenance and support service fees, as applicable.
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