Title: P4 Approve Project Change Request 003 for IBM Global

Recommendation:

I recommend approval of IBM Global Services Statement of Work Project Change Request 003 and authorize the Superintendent and Board Chairman to sign all necessary documents.

Description:

P4  Approve negotiated contract for Extended ManageSoft Implementation Services with IBM Global Services.

·      Additional support services are needed due to the increased scope of the ManageSoft Client Management project approved by the Board on June 29, 2005 (agenda item P10).

·      The ManageSoft Client Management Suite software will allow Information Technology (IT) remote and automatic update capacity for the District’s Personal Computers (PCs).

·      The software will allow the PCs to be self-patching devices that automatically ensure security com-pliance.  The District’s infrastructure will be better protected by this enhancement.

·      Additional resources will be trained to support and manage ManageSoft to ensure the District will have sufficient depth of support.

·      Advanced training is needed to implement the patch management component of ManageSoft to ensure complete and accurate patch management procedures and processes.

·      Advanced training is needed to ensure efficient and reliable unattended operations of daily ManageSoft tasks and procedures.

·       The cost for these services is $77,900.

Financial Impact:
The financial impact to the District Budget is estimated at $77,900.  The source of funds is the Information Technology Security capital budget.

For Additional Information, contact:

Joseph M. Moore (moorej@palmbeach.k12.fl.us)

Linda Mainord, Robert LaRocca

Attachments (list):
ManageSoft Change Request.pdf
ManageSoft Legal Checklist.pdf
ManageSoft Original Contract.pdf