"IT"

The City is renewing its contract for the GoCité software with Fujitsu Conseil Canada for the period of 2026-2029. This is a sole-source contract renewal to ensure continued maintenance and compatibility of the city's geomatics systems.

The city will join a government procurement agreement (CAG) for the purchase of servers and storage solutions for 2026-2028. The total cost is $1,448,685, which will be funded through the IT infrastructure maintenance budget.

This item approves the renewal of a contract for the maintenance and support of the city's online management software.

The city is renewing its contract for the GoCité software platform for the period of 2026 to 2029. This software is used for municipal management and citizen interaction services.

This item proposes updates to the organizational structure of the Information Technology Department to support the city's digital transformation goals.

The City is renewing its software licenses for the "Guide TI" system for the years 2026-2028 through a private agreement. This is a routine IT procurement item.

The committee approved a three-year contract renewal with COGEP for Guide TI software maintenance and support licenses, totaling $473,363.57.

The committee authorized a $111,650 expenditure to extend a temporary special projects advisor position for 11 months to assist with system migration in the IT department.

The City is participating in a provincial government procurement contract (CAG) to purchase network switches and related hardware for the 2026-2028 period. This allows the City to benefit from bulk pricing for essential IT infrastructure.

The city is joining a provincial government procurement group (CAG) to purchase network switches and related products for 2026-2028, paying a $500 annual membership fee.

The city is renewing its licenses and maintenance contract for ArcGIS geomatics software for the 2026-2028 period. This is a negotiated contract (sole-source) as these are proprietary products.

This item authorizes the renewal of the support contract for software provided by PG Solution, which is used for municipal administrative tasks.

The city is renewing the support contract for the Ludik software, which is typically used for managing recreational and community activities. This is a negotiated contract.

The City is abolishing a vacant user support technician position and creating a new IT deployment technician position within the Information Technology Department to better align with current operational needs.

The City has awarded a five-year contract to Solutions IT2GO for hyperconverged virtualization software. The contract is valued at approximately $708,376.32 and is renewable for three additional one-year periods.

The city is seeking to purchase, install, and configure new equipment for its data backup system.

The committee awarded a contract to Solutions P.C.D inc. for $583,073.42 for the purchase, installation, and configuration of new backup system equipment for the City's IT infrastructure.

The city is seeking to award a contract for the implementation of a Network Operations Center (NOC) to support business and scientific intelligence operations.

The city authorized an additional $171,210.42 for printing costs under the existing multifunction printer contract with the Centre d’acquisitions gouvernementales (CAG).

The city awarded a three-year contract to Les Systèmes NWD (Montréal) inc. for $190,110.93 to implement a Network Operations Center (NOC).

This item approves changes to the internal organizational structure of the Information Technology Service.

The Executive Committee awarded a contract to GeoCentralis for a new property assessment software solution for approximately $3.3 million. This five-year contract will modernize the city's property evaluation systems, with funding allocated from the 2023-2027 capital program.

This item approves the renewal of a software contract for the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department's integrated management system, ensuring the continued operation of digital tools used for city planning.

The City is exercising a three-year renewal option for its urban planning management software provided by PG Solutions inc. The total cost for the 2025-2027 period is $569,840.24.

The City is renewing its software maintenance contract with PG Solutions inc. for 2025, covering municipal court, recreation, vehicle fleet, and waste management systems, for a total of $321,739.14.

The City is authorizing $55,919.50 for a six-month extension of a temporary work overload position in the IT Department.

This item proposes internal changes to the organizational structure of the Information Technology Department to improve operational efficiency.

The City is creating a new permanent position for an IT deployment technician within the Information Technology Service to address operational needs identified in the three-year workforce plan.

The city is rejecting all bids for tender 2024 SP 399A, which was intended for the establishment of a Network Operations Center (NOC) to manage the city's IT infrastructure.

This item authorizes the city to participate in a group purchasing agreement with the provincial government (CAG) to renew software licenses for VMware for the 2024-2025 period.

The city is joining a provincial purchasing group managed by the Centre d'acquisitions gouvernementales (CAG) to procure network switches and related hardware. By participating in this collective buying agreement, the city aims to benefit from better pricing and standardized equipment for its IT infrastructure over the 2024-2026 period.

The City of Gatineau is joining a group purchasing agreement managed by the *Centre d'acquisitions gouvernementales* (CAG) to procure network switches and related products for 2024-2026. This allows the city to leverage bulk pricing and standardized procurement processes. The city will pay a $500 annual membership fee to participate in this group.

This item authorizes additional funding for professional services related to the implementation of the Unit4 software solution, which is part of the city's IT infrastructure.

The committee authorized an additional $414,970.07 for Levio Conseil inc. to provide ongoing support for the city's integrated financial management system. This brings the total contract value to $11,653,173. Mayor Maude Marquis-Bissonnette recused herself from this item due to a conflict of interest.

The committee authorized an additional $126,026.40 for Alliance ERP inc. to provide professional services for the implementation of the Unit4 solution. This brings the total contract value to $493,608.49 to cover stabilization and documentation needs.

The City awarded a contract to AVI-SPL Canada ltée for the purchase, installation, and integration of videoconferencing equipment for approximately $698,347.77, including a three-year support and maintenance service.

This item authorizes the renewal of the city's contract with Microsoft for cloud services (Azure) and security software (Defender), which are essential for the city's IT infrastructure.

This item authorizes the renewal of the city's Microsoft 365 software licenses, which are used by city staff for daily operations.

This item authorizes a negotiated contract renewal with Microsoft for various enterprise software licenses required for city operations.

This item authorizes a negotiated contract renewal for unified technical support services from Microsoft to ensure the city's IT systems remain supported and functional.

The city is exercising the final one-year renewal option for the 911 telephone system contract with Solacom Technologies. The cost for this period (June 3, 2024, to June 2, 2025) is $95,136.57.

The city is authorizing an additional $299,949.94 for Microsoft license upgrades and the addition of Teams telephony to comply with new privacy legislation (Law 25) and improve security.

The city is authorizing an additional $111,843.18 for Alliance ERP inc. to provide continued professional consulting services for the Unit4 system implementation and stabilization phase.

The City is awarding a five-year contract to Comtech Solacom Technologies inc. for the supply and maintenance of a 911 call management system. The total cost is approximately $1.45 million, funded through various IT and police budget allocations.

The City is rejecting the lowest compliant bid for the purchase of vehicle terminal cabinets and docking stations because the price significantly exceeded the City's internal estimate.

The City is modifying the organizational structure of the Information Technology Department to improve operational efficiency.

The city is participating in a group purchasing initiative led by the provincial *Ministère de la Cybersécurité et du Numérique* (MCN) to procure brokerage services for *Veeam* data backup and recovery software. This collaborative approach aims to reduce costs for municipal IT infrastructure.