Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorize a five -year agreement with Acture Solutions, Inc.
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $148,575.00
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
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Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $148,575.00 paid in (5) annual installments of $29,715.00 each
Are funds already budgeted: Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: RFQ# Q-22-17
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A 5-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH ACTURE SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR A REPLACEMENT ENTERPRISE INTERNET FILTERING, SECURITY AND REPORTING SOLUTION
WHEREAS, in the course of doing its business the County continues to maintain connectivity to the Internet and authorized County employees regularly utilize Internet resources in the course of their daily work activities; and
WHEREAS, the County has a policy regarding appropriate usage of the Internet; and
WHEREAS, the County’s current Internet filtering/security solution is discontinued, no longer supported or licensed; and
WHEREAS, the County continues to have a need to maintain Internet acceptable use, filter content for: malware, social media and rogue application threats to avoid lost user productivity, limit misuse of bandwidth, avoid legal liabilities and protect the security of the County’s network infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, in response to RFQ #Q-22-17, and in accordance with NYS OGS Contract #PT68839; Award #23150, and Group #77201, Acture Solutions, Inc., with offices at 1462 Erie Blvd., Suite A207, Schenectady, NY 12305 submitted a responsive proposal to supply managed services for an on-prem web security gateway solution in a dual device high availability configuration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager be and is hereby authorized to enter into and execute an agreement with Acture Solutions Inc. for a period of five (5) years (May 1, 2022 - April 30, 2027), payable annually as follows:
Year 1 - 5/1/2022 - 4/30/2023 $29,715.00
Year 2 - 5/1/2023 - 4/30/2024 $29,715.00
Year 3 - 5/1/2024 - 4/30/2025 $29,715.00
Year 4 - 5/1/2025 - 4/30/2026 $29,715.00
Year 5 - 5/1/2026 - 4/30/2027 $29,715.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the form of said agreement be approved by the County Attorney.