Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on February 26, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on February 27, 2025, authorizing the award of the contract for RFP #0031-2024 to SoftChoice for Dell VxRail support services as described in the proposal - ($21,555.63 shall be paid from ARPA funds allocated under account H1680.203.C297, for the initial 12-month term from April 2025 - 2026, with an option to renew for up to three years); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
RETROACTIVE AWARD OF THE DELL VXRAIL
SUPPORT CONTRACT TO SOFTCHOICE AND
APPROVING PAYMENT FROM ARPA FUNDS
Whereas, by letter dated February 3, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Management Services has requested legislation retroactively authorizing the award of the contract for RFP #0031-2024 to SoftChoice for Dell VxRail support services as described in the proposal; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon issued RFP #0031-2024 to secure comprehensive support services for critical IT infrastructure at City Hall and the Police Department, including Dell VxRail hyper-converged infrastructure, VMware solutions, and IDPA backup systems; and
Whereas, the timely maintenance and support of these systems are crucial for ensuring the security, functionality, and uninterrupted operations of essential city services; and
Whereas, the RFP was publicly advertised, and proposals were evaluated based on technical capability, cost-effectiveness, vendor reputation, service level agreements (SLAs), and scalability; and
Whereas, after a thorough review, SoftChoice was identified as the most suitable vendor based on its comprehensive proposal, expertise in VxRail support and VMware solutions, and ability to deliver superior service levels at a competitive price; and
Whereas, the contract with SoftChoice includes a 12-month term from April 2025 to April 2026, with an option to renew for...
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