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A resolution approving a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Center for Internet Security, Inc., to provide cyber security services and real-time operational support services.
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WHEREAS, Section 4.12.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws authorizes the Metropolitan Purchasing Agent to enter into sole source contracts when the Purchasing Agent determines in writing, according to standards adopted by the Procurement Standards Board, that there is only one source for the supply or services required; and,
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has determined that the services and supplies to be provided by Center for Internet Security, Inc. meet the requirements for the use of a sole source contract; and,
WHEREAS, the total contract amount of the sole source contract is in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00); and,
WHEREAS, Section 4.12.060(C) of the Metropolitan Code of Ordinances calls for Council approval by resolution of sole source contracts “with a total contract amount in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00)”; and,
WHEREAS, approval of the sole source contract will benefit the citizens of Davidson County.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the sole source contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Center for Internet Security, Inc., attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves a sole source contract between the Metropolitan Government and the Center for Internet Security, Inc. (“CIS”) to provide cyber security services and real-time operational support services.
Sole source contracts may be awarded under the Metro procurement code when it is determined that there is only one source for the supply or services rendered. Section 4.12.060 of the Metro Code requires all sole source contracts having a total value in excess of $250,000 to be approved by the Council by resolution.
The estimated value of the contract is $1,000,000. The term of the contract is 60 months, beginning upon approval of all parties and filing with the Metropolitan Clerk’s Office.
According to the sole source justification form, CIS is national nonprofit with a strong partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”). CIS is designated by DHS as the key resource for cyber threat prevention, protection, response, and recovery for the nation’s state, local, territorial, and tribal governments. There is no other vendor that provides these government-specific services.
Fiscal Note: The estimated value of the sole source contract number 6527737 with Center for Internet Security, Inc. for the cyber security services and real time operational support services is $1,000,000 to be paid from Fund 51137, Business Unit 1421071.