RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Health Services Director, a Purchase Order with Kovarus, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $373,313 to renew Citrix licenses and support and maintenance services, for the period from October 31, 2021 through October 30, 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this purchase will result in annual expenditures of up to $373,313 and will be funded 100% by Hospital Enterprise Fund I revenues.
BACKGROUND:
The Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) system requires the use of Citrix Terminal Services. Citrix software allows Health Services Department (HSD) staff access to Epic EHR system using publish application, virtual desktop for telehealth. Citrix improves remote access to Epic EHR. HSD is renewing the annual subscription for Virtual Apps and Desktop Premium Edition, and Citrix ADC hardware appliance maintenance services to comply with Epic requirements.
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