HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for 2003 Active Directory RESOLUTION NO. 07-444
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
INFORMATION SERVICES WINDOWS® SERVER
2003 ACTIVE DIRECTORY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the City uses Novell NetWare®for network file sharing and directory services,and
this software allows the PCs to access the files on the main server; and,
WHEREAS,while Novell NetWare®is still used by many organizations,its decline in popularity
has been ongoing since the mid 1990s; and,
WHEREAS, Microsoft Windows®now dominates in server domains; and,
WHEREAS, there is $71,875 available in computer replacement funds for file server and
directory migration to Microsoft Windows®, and hardware and software licensing costs estimated at
$15,000 will be purchased separately; and,
WHEREAS,proposals for these services were originally solicited in April 2007, and there was
only one vendor response at that time and staff determined that the cost was prohibitive; and,
WHEREAS,the scope of work was modified and new proposals were received on July 9, 2007,
with two vendors responding; and,
WHEREAS, Information Services staff has reviewed the proposals and determined that the
proposal from Vital Support Services of Urbandale, Iowa, in the amount of$56,875 is acceptable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,that
the award of contract to Vital Support Services of Urbandale, Iowa, in the amount of 456,875 for the
Windows® Directory and File Server Migration Service is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25t' day of September, 2007.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Popken
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25'day of September, 2007.