Title
Resolution to Approve a Work Order with Microsoft Corporation to Enter One Year of Premier Support ($53,404.00)
Memorandum
The attached resolution seeks authorization to approve a one-year agreement with Microsoft for Premier Support, payable in FY2021 in the amount of $53,404.00 to Microsoft Corporation, in accordance with Microsoft’s Enterprise Services Work Order.
Fiscal/Budget Impact: This expenditure is planned for and budgeted in the FY2021 Information Technology Services Fund budget.
The City of Ann Arbor relies significantly on Microsoft software technologies. This agreement provides Advanced Support as needed, along with proactive services designed to provide Information Technology with professional support to help us better leverage our existing software and implement advanced security protections as they become available.
Funds for this expense are budgeted in the proposed FY2021 Information Technology Service Fund Budget. Authorization of the payment plan will allow for the issuance of a Purchase Order in the amount of $53,404.00 for FY2021.
Staff
Prepared by: Jennifer Grimes, Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Manager, ITSU
Reviewed by: Tom Shewchuk, IT Director, ITSU
Matthew V. Horning, Interim Financial Services Area Administrator & CFO
Approved by: Tom Crawford, Interim City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor requires that Microsoft Premier Support be maintained to efficiently and effectively operate and sustain the City’s network computing environment and continue to enhance the level of city service delivery;
Whereas, Microsoft complies with the requirements of the City’s Living Wage and Non-Discrimination ordinance; and
Whereas, Funding for this expenditure is planned and budgeted for in the FY2021 Information Technology Budget;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the attached one-year work order with Microsoft Corporation for a total of $53,404.00, and related purchase order;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute said Work Order after approval as to substance by the City Administrator and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to take the necessary actions to implement this Resolution including the execution of any amendment or contract documents that do not exceed the amounts authorized to be paid herein.