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File #: 25-154    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
File created: 1/2/2025 In control: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda: 1/14/2025 Final action: 1/14/2025
Title: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Chief Information Officer, to execute a purchase order with Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC (a CDW Company), an IBM reseller, for the purchase of IBM Service Extension for z/OS Software, subject to the terms and conditions of Sirius and the IBM Customer Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $25,000, for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. (100% User Departments)
To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marc Shorr, Information Technology Director
Report Title: Purchase Order with Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC.
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee


RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Chief Information Officer, to execute a purchase order with Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC (a CDW Company), an IBM reseller, for the purchase of IBM Service Extension for z/OS Software, subject to the terms and conditions of Sirius and the IBM Customer Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $25,000, for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of this product is included in the Department's FY 24-25 budget. 100% User Departments.

BACKGROUND:
The Department of Information Technology's (DOIT's) Technical Services Operations division, in conjunction with support from an outside vendor, maintains the County's IBM mainframe computer system, to ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of the mainframe infrastructure which are critical to the County's business operations. The IBM Service Extension for z/OS Software is a specialized offering by IBM that extends support and maintenance services for the specific z/OS (IBM's mainframe operating system) software utilized by the County. This extension is necessary as the standard support lifecycle for a z/OS software has ended, but the County still requires continued access to fixes, updates, and technical assistance to ensure stable and secure operation of the County's mainframe system. The key features of the IBM Service Extension for z/OS software are:

1. Extended Technical Support: Allows the County continued access to IBM's technical expertise and resources for troubleshooting and maintenance.
2. Critical Fixes and Updates: Provides access to essential patches and updates to address critical vulnerabilities or operational issues.
3. Stability and Compliance: Assists th...

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