HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2021-R0199 - PO33001502 with CDW Government 5.25.21Resolution No. 2021-R0199
Item No. 6.22
May 25, 2021
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute
for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, Purchase Order No. 33001502 for the purchase of
computer software, by and between the City of Lubbock and CDW Government, Inc., of
Chicago, Illinois, and related documents. Said Purchase Order is attached hereto and
incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of
the City Council.
Passed by the City Council on May 25, 2021
DANIEL M. POPE, mAYbR
ATTEST:
Rebe ca Garza, City Se et
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Bill How on, eputy City ger
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ryanro ce, Assistant City Attorney
ccdocs/RES.-PurchaseOrd 33001502 — Computer Software
May 5, 2021
j,►I` City of
,Lubbock PURCHASE ORDER
TEXAS
TO: CDW GOVERNMENT INC
75 REMITTANCE DRIVE
SUITE 1515
CHICAGO IL 60675-1515
Page - 1
Date - 5/4/2021
Order Number 33001502 000 OP
Branch/Plant 3410
SHIP TO: CITY OF LUBBOCK
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
1314 AVENUE K - BASEMENT
LUBBOCK TX 79401
INVOICETO: CITYOFLUBBOCK
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
P.O. BOX 2000
LUBBOCK, TX 79457 BY: IV
Marta Alvarez, Director Purchssiug & Contract Management
Ordered 5/4/2021 Freight
Requested 6/1/2021 Taken By J MONTES
Delivery Per J Zhine / Req # 57350 PUR 15907 / NIPA R171001
Description/Supplier Item
Mimecast Cyber Resilience Pro
Plan #M_CYBER-RES-PRO_I000_A
Mimecast Legendary Cost Supp
PAgGold TechSup IY #M-LCS_GD_A
ProSery Managed Implementation
#M_IMP_MGD_00
Mimecast Implementation
#M_ATIOS_00
Mimecast Implementation Servic
Web security #M_WI_00
Mimecast Partner MGB Migration
4M_PMMSMCAPIE2E_00
Mimecast Education Prem Sub
#M_EDU_PREM_A
Ordered Unit Cost
UM
Extension
Request Date
2,500.000 44.5300
EA
111,325.00
6/1/2021
1.000 3,006.0100
EA
3,006.01
6/l/2021
1.000 999.0000
EA
999.00
6/1/2021
1.000 EA 6/l/2021
1.000 EA 6/1/2021
5,000.000
EA
6/1/2021
1.000
3,200.0000 EA
3,200.00 6/1/2021
Total Order
Terms NET 30 118,530.01
IR& City Of
Lubbock
TEXAS
PURCHASE ORDER
TO: CDW GOVERNMENT INC
75 REMITTANCE DRIVE
SUITE 1515
CHICAGO IL 60675-1515
Page -
Date -
5/4/2021
Order Number 33001502 000 OP
Branch/Plant
SHIP TO: CITY OF LUBBOCK
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
1314 AVENUE K - BASEMENT
LUBBOCK TX 79401
INVOICE TO: CITY OF LUBBOCK
ACCOUNTSPAYABLE
P.O. BOX 2000 �'v
LUBBOCK, TX 79457 BY:
Marta Alvarez. Di for Purchasing & Contact Management
Ordered 5/4/2021
Requested 6/1/2021
Delivery Per J Zhine /
# 57350
Freight
Taken By
PUR 15907 / NIPA R171001
J MONTES
This purchase order encumbers funds in the amount of $118,530.01 awarded to CDW Government,
Inc. of Chicago, IL, on May 25 2021. The following is incorporated into and made part of
this purchase order by reference: National IPA RI71001, quote MCLK 477 dated May 3, 2021 from
CDW Government, Inc. of Chicago, IL, Resolution# 2021-R0199
CITY OF LUBBOCK
Daniel M. Pope, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Rebecca Garza, City Secret
3410
Rev.1/2020
Seller and Buyer agree as
follows:
PURCHASE ORDER
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY
STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
CITY OF LUBBOCK, TX
L SELLER TO PACKAGE GOODS. Seller will package goods in accordance with good commercial practice.
Each shipping container shall be clearly and permanently marked as follows (a) Seller's name and address,
(b) Consignee's name, address and purchase order or purchase release number and the supply agreement number
if applicable, (c) Container number and total number of containers, e.g. box I of 4 boxes, and (d) the number
of the container bearing the packing slip. Seller shall bear cost of packaging unless otherwise provided. Goods
shall be suitably packed to secure lowest transportation costs and to conform with requirements of common
carriers and any applicable specifications. Buyer's count or weight shall be final and conclusive on shipments
not accompanied by packing lists.
2. SHIPMENT UNDER RESERVATION PROHIBITED. Seller is not authorized to ship the goods under
reservation and no tender of a bill of lading will operate as a tender of goods.
3. TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS. The title and risk of loss of the goods shall not pass to Buyer until Buyer
actually receives and takes possession of the goods at the point or points of delivery.
4. NO REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE TENDER. Every tender of delivery of goods must fully comply
with all provisions of this contract as to time of delivery, quality and the like. If a tender is made which does
not fully conform, this shall constitute a breach and Seller shall not have the right to substitute a conforming
tender, provided, where the time for performance has not yet expired, the Seller may reasonably notify Buyer
of his intention to cure and may then make a conforming tender within the contract time but not afterward.
5. INVOICES & PAYMENTS. a. S e 11 e r shall submit separate invoices, in duplicate, one each purchase
order or purchase release after each delivery. Invoices shall indicate the purchase order or purchase release
number and the supply agreement number if applicable. Invoices shall be itemized and transportation charges,
if any, shall be listed separately. A copy of the bill of lading, and the freight waybill when applicable, should
be attached to the invoice. Mail To: Accounts Payable, City of Lubbock, P. 0. Box 2000, Lubbock, Texas
79457. Payment shall not be due until the above instruments are submitted after delivery.
6. GRATUITIES. The Buyer may, by written notice to the Seller, cancel this contract without liability to
Seller if it is determined by Buyer that gratuities, in the form of entertainment, gifts or otherwise, were offered
or given by the Seller, or any agent or representative of the Seller, to any officer or employee of the City of
Lubbock with a view to securing a contract or securing favorable treatment with respect to the awarding or
amending, or the making of any determinations with respect to the performing of such a contract. In the event
this contract is canceled by Buyer pursuant to this provision, Buyer shall be entitled, in addition to any other
rights and remedies, to recover or withhold the amount of the cost incurred by Seller in providing such gratuities.
7. SPECIAL TOOLS & TEST EQUIPMENT. If the price stated on the face hereof includes the cost of any
special tooling or special test equipment fabricated or required by Seller for the purpose of filling this order,
such special tooling equipment and any process sheets related thereto shall become the property of the Buyer
and to the extent feasible shall be identified by the Seller as such.
8. WARRANTY -PRICE. a. The price to be paid by the Buyer shall be that contained in Seller's bid
which Seller warrants to be no higher than Seller's current process on orders by others for products of the kind
and specification covered by this agreement for similar quantities under similar of like conditions and methods
of purchase. In the event Seller breaches this warranty, the prices of the items shall be reduced to the
Seller's current prices on orders by others, or in the alternative. Buyer may cancel this contract without
liability to Seller for breach or Seller's actual expense. b. The Seller warrants that no person or selling agency
has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this contract upon an agreement or understanding for
commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee excepting bona fide employees of bona fide established
comiercial or selling agencies maintained by the Seiler for the purpose of securing business. For breach of
viciation of this warranty the Buyer shall have the tight in addition to any other right of rights to cancel this
contract without liability and to deduct from the contract price, or otherwise recover without liability and to
deduct from the contract price, or otherwise recover the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage
or contingent fee.
9. WARRANTY -PRODUCT. Seller shall not limit or exclude any implied warranties and any attempt to do
so shall render this contract voidable at the option of the Buyer. Seller warrants that the goods famished will
conform to the specification, drawings, and descriptions listed in the bid invitation, and to the sample(s) furnished
by the Seller, if any. In the event of a conflict or between the specifications, drawings, and descriptions, the
specifications shall govern Notwithstanding any provisions contained in the contractual agreement, the Seller
represents and warrants fault -free performance and fault -free result in the processing date and date related data
(including, but not limited to calculating, comparing and sequencing) of all hardware, software and firmware
products delivered and services provided under this Contract, individually or in combination, as the case may
be from the effective date of this Contract. The obligations contained herein apply to products and services
provided by the Seller, its sub- Seller or any third party involved in the creation or development of the products
and services to be delivered to the City of Lubbock under this Contract. Failure to comply with any of the
obligations contained herein, may result in the City of Lubbock availing itself of any of its rights under the
law and under this Contract including, but not limited to, its right pertaining to termination or default. The
warranties contained herein are separate and discrete from any other warranties specified in this Contract,
and are not subject to any disclaimer of warranty, implied or expressed, or limitation of the Seller's liability
which may be specified in this Contract, its appendices, its schedules, its annexes or any document incorporated
in this Contract by reference.
10. SAFETY WARRANTY. Seller warrants that the product sold to the Buyer shall conform to the standards
promulgated by the U. S. Department of Labor under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. In the
event the product does not conform to OSHA standards, Buyer may return the product for correction or
replacement at the Seller's expense. In the event Seiler fails to make the appropriate correction within a
reasonable time, correction made by Buyer will be at the Seller's expense.
11. NO WARRANTY BY BUYER AGAINST INFRINGEMENTS. As par of this contract forsalc Seller
agrees to ascertain whether goods manufactured in accordance with the specifications attached to this agreement
will give rise to the rightful claim of any third person by way of infringement of the like. Buyer makes no
warranty that the production of goods according to the specification will not give rise to such a claim, and in no
event shall Buyer be liable to Seller for indemnification in the event that Seiler is sued on the grounds of
infringement of the like. If Seller is of the opinion that an infringement or the like will result, he will notify the
Buyer to this effect in writing within two weeks after the signing of this agreement. If Buyer does not receive
notice and is subsequently held liable for the infringement or the like, Seller will save Buyer harmless. If
Seller in good faith ascertains the production of the goods in accordance with the specifications will result in
infringement or the like, the contract shall be null and void.
12. NON APPROPRIATION. All funds for payment by the City under this contract are subject to the
availability of an annual appropriation for this purpose by the City. In the event of nonapproptiation of funds
by the City Council of the City of Lubbock for the goods or services provided under the contract, the City will
terminate the contract, without termination charge or other liability, on the last day of the then -current fiscal
year or when the appropriation made for the then -current year for the goods or services covered by this contract
is spent, whichever event occurs first. if at any time funds are not appropriated for the continuance of this
contract, cancellation shall be accepted by the Seller on thirty (30) days prior written notice, but failure to give
such notice shall be of no effect and the City shall not be obligated under this contract beyond the date of
ternination.
13. RIGHT OF INSPECTION. Buyer shall have the right to inspect the goods at delivery before accepting
them
14. CANCELLATION. Buyer shall have the right to cancel for default all or any part of the undelivered
portion of this order if Seller breaches any of the terms hereof including warranties of Seller or if the Seiler
becomes insolvent or commits acts of bankruptcy. Such right of cancellation is in addition to and not in
lieu of any other remedies which Buyer may have in law or equity.
15. TERMINATION. The performance of work under this order may be terminated in whole, or in part by the
Buyer in accordance with this provision Termination of work hereunder shall be effected by the delivery
of the Seller of a "Notice of Termination" specifying the extent to which performance of work under the
order is terminated and the date upon which such termination becomes effective. Such right or termination is
in addition to and not in lieu of the rights of Buyer set forth in Clause l4, herein.
16. FORCE MAJEURE. Neither party shall be held responsible for losses, resulting if the fulfillment
of any terms of provisions of this contract is delayed or prevented by any cause not within the control of the
party whose performance is interfered with, and which by the exercise of reasonable diligence said patty is
unable to prevent.
17. ASSIGNMENT -DELEGATION. No right or interest in this contract shall be assigned or delegation of
any obligation made by Seller without the written permission of the Buyer. Any attempted assignment or
delegation by Seller shall be wholly void and totally ineffective for ail purpose unless made in confommitywith
this paragraph.
18. WAIVER. No claim or right arising out of a breach of this contract can be discharged in whole or in part
by a waiver or renunciation of the claim or right unless the waiver or renunciation is supported by
consideration and is in writing signed by the aggrieved party.
19. INTERPRETATION -PAROLE EVIDENCE. This writing, plus any specifications for bids and
performance provided by Buyer in its advertisement for bids, and any other documents provided by
Seller as part of his bid, is intended by the parties as a final expression of their agreement and intended also
as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of their agreement. Whenever a term defined by the
Uniform Commercial Code is used in this agreement, the definition contained in the Code is to control.
20. APPLICABLE LAW. This agreement shall be governed by the Uniform Commercial Code. Wherever
the term "Uniform Commercial Code' is used, it shall be construed as meaning the Uniform Commercial
Code as adopted in the State of Texas as effective and in force on the date of this agreement.
21. RIGHT TO ASSURANCE. Whenever one party to this contract in good faith has reason to question
the other party's intent to perform he may demand that the other party give written assurance of his intent to
perform. In the event that a demand is made and no assurance is given within five (5) days, the demanding
party may treat this failure as an anticipatory repudiation ofthe contract.
22. INDEMNIFICATION. Seller shall indemnify, keep and save harmless the Buyer, its agents, officials and
employees, against all injuries, deaths, loss, damages, claims, patent claims, suits, liabilities, judgments, costs
and expenses, which may in anywise accrue against the Buyer in consequence of the granting of this Contract
or which may anywise result therefrom, whether or not it shall be alleged or determined that the act was
caused through negligence or omission of the Seiler or its employees, or of the subSeller or assignee or its
employees, if any, and the Seller shall, at his own expense, appear, defend and pay all charges of attorneys
and all costs and other expenses arising therefrom of incurred in connection therewith, and, if any judgment
shall be rendered against the Buyer in any such action, the Seller shall, at its own expenses, satisfy and
discharge the same Seller expressly understands and agrees that any bond required by this contract, or
otherwise provided by Seller, shall in no way limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep and save harmless
and defend the Buyer as herein provided.
23. TIME. It is hereby expressly agreed and understood that time is of the essence for the performance of
this contract, and failure by contract to meet the time specifications of this agreement will cause Seiler to
be in default of this agreement.
24. MBE. The City of Lubbock hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into
pursuant to this request, minority and women business enterprises will be afforded equal opportunities to
submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color,
sex or natural origin in consideration for an award.
25. NON -ARBITRATION. The City reserves the right to exercise any right or remedy to it by law, contract,
equity, or otherwise, including without limitation, the right to seek any and all forms of relief in a court of
competent jurisdiction. Further, the City shall not be subject to any arbitration process prior to exercising
its unrestricted right to seek judicial remedy. The remedies set forth herein are cumulative and not exclusive,
and may be exercised concurrently. To the extent of any conflict between this provision and another provision
in, or related to, this document, this provision shall control.
26. RIGHT TO AUDIT. At any time during the term of the contract, or thereafter, the City, or a duly
authorized audit representative of the City or the State of Texas, at its expense and at reasonable times,
reserves the right to audit Contractor's records and books relevant to all services provided to the City under
this Contract. In the event such an audit by the City reveals any errors or overpayments by the City,
Contractor shall refund the City the full amount of such overpayments within thirty (30) days of such
audit findings, or the City, at its option, reserves the right to deduct such amounts owing the City from any
payments due Contractor.
27. HOUSE BILL 2015, House Bill 2015, signed by the Governor on June 14, 2013 and effective on January
1, 2014, authorizes a penalty to be imposed on a person who contracts for certain services with a governmental
entity and who fails to properly classify their workers. This applies to subcontractors as well. Contractors and
subcontractors who fail to properly classify individuals performing work under a governmental contract will be
penalized S200 for each individual that has been misclassified. (Texas Government Code Section 2155.001).
28. ASSIGNING OR SUBLETTING THE CONTRACT. The Contractor shall not assign or sublet the contract,
or any portion of the contract, without written consent from the Director of Purchasing and Contract
Management. Should consent be given, the Contractor shall insure the Subcontractor or shall provide proofon
insurance from the Subcontractor that complies with all contract Insurance requirements.
29. HOUSE BiLL 1295 DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTED PARTIES. House Bill 1295, adopted by the 84th
Legislature, created §2252.908, Texas Government Code. Section 2252.908 requires a business entity entering
into certain contracts with a governmental entity or state agency to file with the governmental entity or state
agency a disclosure of interested parties at the time the business entity submits the signed contract to the
governmental entity or state agency. Instructions for completing Form 1295 are available at:
Nip: www.ci.lubbock tx us'depantmcntal-websites'denartmenrs purchasingvendor-information
30. CONTRACTOR ACKNOWLEDGES, by supplying any Goods or Services that the Contractor has read,
fully understands, and will be in full compliance with all tents and conditions and the descriptive material
contained herein and any additional associated documents and Amendments. The City disclaims any terms and
conditions provided by the Contractor unless agreed upon in writing by the parties. In the event of conflict
between these terms and conditions and any terms and conditions provided by the Contractor, the terms and
conditions provided herein shall prevail. The terms and conditions provided herein are the final terms agreed
upon by the parties, and any prior conflicting terms shall be of no force or effect.
31. HB 89 The Contractor warrants that it complies with Chapter 2270.001 of the Texas Government Code by
verifying that:([) The Contractor does not boycott Israel, and(2) The Contractor will not boycott Israel
during the term of the Agreement.
32. The Contractor (i) does not engage in business with Iran, Sudan or any foreign terrorist organization and
(ii) it is not listed by the Texas Comptroller under Section 2252.153. Texas Government Code, as a
company known to have contracts with or provide supplies or services to a foreign terrorist organization.
33. TEXAS PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT. The requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government
Code, may apply to this contract and the contractor or vendor agrees that the contract can be terminated if the
contractor or vendor knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that subchapter.
34. Pursuant to Section 552.234(c) of the Texas Government Code, the City of Lubbock has designated the
following email address for which public information requests may be made by an emailcd request:
omit mylabbock.tu. Please send this request to this email address for it to be processed.
REV. 12020
PEOPLE
WHO
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DEAR JAMES BROWN,
Thank you for considering CDWG for your computing needs. The details of your quote are below. Click
here to convert your quote to an order.
QUOTE #
QUOTE DATE
QUOTE REFERENCE
CUSTOMER #
GRANDTOTAL
MCLK477
5/3/2021
MBYQ580
1293402
$118,530.01
ITEM QTY CDW# UNIT PRICE EXT. PRICE
MIMECAST CYBER RESILIENCE PRO PLAN
2500
6156042
$44.53
$111,325.00
Mfg. Part#: M_CYBER-RES-PRO_1000_A
Electronic distribution - NO MEDIA
Contract: ESC R4/National IPA Total Cloud Solutions (11171001)
Mimecast Legendary Customer Support Package Gold -
1
5066739
$3,006.01
$3,006.01
technical support - 1 ve
Mfg. Part#: M_LCS_GD_A
Electronic distribution - NO MEDIA
Contract: ESC R4/National IPA Total Cloud Solutions (R171001)
Professional Services Managed Implementation -
implementation
1
5066745
$999.00
$999.00
Mfg. Part#: M_IMP _MGD_00
Electronic distribution - NO MEDIA
Contract: ESC R4/National IPA Total Cloud Solutions (R171001)
MIMECAST AT IMPLEMENATION
1
5913208
$0.00
$0.00
Mfg. Part#: M_ATIOS_00
Electronic distribution - NO MEDIA
Contract: MARKET
Mimecast Implementation Services - implementation - for
1
5375511
$0.00
$0.00
Mimecast Web Securi
Mfg. Part#: M_WI_00
Electronic distribution - NO MEDIA
Contract: MARKET
MIMECAST PARTNER MGD MIG
5000
5935276
$0.00
$0.00
Mfg. Part#: M_PMMSMCAPIE2E_00
Electronic distribution - NO MEDIA
Contract: ESC R4/National IPA Total Cloud Solutions (R171001)
MIMECAST EDUCATION PREM SUB
1
6082953
$3,200.00
$3,200.00
Mfg, Part#: M_EDU_PREM_A
Electronic distribution - NO MEDIA
Contract: ESC R4/National IPA Total Cloud Solutions (11171001)
PURCHASER BILLING INFO SUBTOTAL $118,530.01
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Billing Address:
SHIPPING
$0.00
CITY OF LUBBOCK
SALES TAX
$0.00
ACCTS PAYABLE
PO BOX 2000
LUBBOCK, TX 79457-0001
GRAND TOTAL
$119,530.01
Phone: (806) 775-3000
Payment Terms: Net 30 Days-Govt State/Local
Please remit payments to:
COW Government
DELIVER TO
Shipping Address:
CITY OF LUBBOCK
75 Remittance Drive
JAMES BROWN
Suite 1515
1314 AVENUE K
Chicago, IL 60675-1515
BASEMENT
LUBBOCK, TX 79401-2606
Shipping Method: ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION
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To Whom It May Concern,
CDW Government LLC is a publicly traded entity under its parent company (Stock Ticker:
CDW).
Due to the new rules executed by the State of Texas on 01/01/2018, the Form 1295 is no longer
applicable to CDW Government LLC.
Please visit the following website for more information.
https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/filinginfo/1295Changes.pdf
Changes to Form 1295
Changes to the Lm requiring certain businesses to file a Form 1295 arc in effect for
contracts entered into or amended on or after January I. 2018. The changes exempt
businesses from filing a Form 1295 for certain types of contracts and replace the
need for a completed Form 1295 to be notarized. Instead, the person filing a 1295
needs m complete an "unswom declaration."
What type or contracts are exempt from the Form 1295 filing requirement
under the amended law?
The amended law adds to the list of t)pee of contract exempt from the Form 1295
filing requirement. A completed Form 1295 is not required for:
• a sponsored research contract of an institution of higher education:
• anintcmgmcycontmctofastaicagcncycraninslituiionofltighercducation:
• a contract related to health and human services iL
o the value of the contract cannot be determined at the time the contract
is executed; and
o any qualified vendor is eligible for the contract;
• a contract with an electric utility, as that term is defined by Section 31.002,
Utilities Code;* or
• a contract with a gas utility, as that term is defined by Section 121.001.
Utilities Code.'