HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-14 Staff Report - Microfocus Licensing PurchaseCONSENT ITEM
E-14
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ANN GRAF, DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY &
LIBRARY SERVICES
DATE: JULY 20, 2020
SUBJECT: ANNUAL RENEWAL OF MICRO FOCUS SOFTWARE LICENSING
BACKGROUND:
The City annually renews its software licensing for all of its MicroFocus products which include
iPrint, Open enterprise server, ZENworks configuration management, ZENworks patch management
and GroupWise mobile server. In order to continue to receive upgrades, patches, new version rights
and support the City must renew software licensing and assurance support annually for these products.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1)Approve annual licensing renewals with Micro Focus for the renewal of licensing and support
for Micro Focus products; and
2)Award the purchase to Micro Focus in the amount of $27,283.
ANALYSIS:
The City requested quotes from 3 separate vendors for Micro Focus annual renewals, including iPrint,
Open enterprise server, ZENworks configuration management, ZENworks patch management and
GroupWise mobile server. Requests were sent to Computer Discount Warehouse (CDW), Insight, and
Micro Focus. Only one response was received.
Vendor Licensing
cost
Micro Focus $27,282.90
CDW No Response
Insight No Response
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
7/20/2020
Micro Focus Licensing
July 20, 2020
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for annual ongoing support is included in the FY2020-21 adopted Information Technology
Department operating budget in accounts 48499300006504 and 48499420006504.
Prepared by: Fiscal Impact Review:
Ann Graf Talika M. Johnson
Director of Information Technology Director of Administrative Services
& Library Services
Reviewed and Approved:
Sergio Gonzalez
City Manager