Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 9/27/2022 - 6:00 PM
Category: Purchasing
Type: Action
Subject: 11.20 Zoho Software Purchasing Reference 9578
Strategic Plans:
Priority 1.3
1.3 Build and implement a district-wide data warehouse complete with multi-source information and unified business rules that support real-time data integration, quality control, and data mining and analytics to improve achievement, instructional practice, and organizational efficacy.
Priority 1.7
1.7 Develop and implement a Hybrid Learning Plan that establishes policies, procedures, and practices for all areas of district operations, articulating how the district operates in-person and virtually as well as during extended closings.
Priority 2.2
2.2 Develop a digital learning platform that enables students, teachers, and caregivers to actively engage with educational content in classroom or virtual settings.
Priority 4.6
4.6 Build capacity to provide technology-based professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: WHEREAS, the Newark Board of Education currently utilizes and desires to continue to utilize Zoho’s ManageEngine Software for a unified endpoint management and security solution that aids in managing servers, laptops, desktops, smartphones, and tablets from a central location; and

WHEREAS, the District can award a contract without bidding for the provision or performance of goods or services for the support or maintenance of proprietary computer hardware and software pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-5A (19); and

WHEREAS, the contract term shall not exceed a one (1) year period of June 30, 2022 through June 30, 2023; and

WHEREAS, the recommendation for award of term contract has been reviewed and approved by Abdullah Ansari, Executive Director of Information Technology.
Funding : Subject to availability of funds.
Account
20-20-487-100-340-304-000-000
10-11-000-252-340-304-000-000
20-20-xxx-xxx-340-xxx-xxx-xxx
10-11-xxx-xxx-340-xxx-xxx-xxx
Recommendation to the Board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education hereby accepts and approves the award of term contract for a unified endpoint management and security solution for a contract term of June 30, 2022 through June 30, 2023 as follows:

Zoho Corporation, Pleasanton, CA at a cost not to exceed $100,354.00

Explanation: To provide the District with a unified endpoint management and security solution. Subject to availability of funds.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Susan Balbosa - Contract Administrator 2
Signed By:
Elvis Matos - Director of Budget
Signed By:
Abdullah Ansari - Executive Director IT
Signed By:
Sherelle Spriggs - Senior Purchasing Manager
Signed By:
Valerie Wilson - School Business Administrator
Signed By:
Roger León - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Hasani Council Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Newark Board of Education hereby accepts and approves the award of term contract for a unified endpoint management and security solution for a contract term of June 30, 2022 through June 30, 2023 as follows:

Zoho Corporation, Pleasanton, CA at a cost not to exceed $100,354.00

Explanation: To provide the District with a unified endpoint management and security solution. Subject to availability of funds.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Flohisha Johnson     Yes
Asia J. Norton     Yes
A'Dorian Murray-Thomas     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes