201 Merritt 7 , Norwalk, CT, 06851-1056
PIN#06923S0010001
DSS/ ITS is requesting the Sole Source contract with Xerox Corporation for the maintenance of Xerox Nearstar Dataserver in the amount of $141,310.08 for the service period of 04/01/2022 - 03/31/2024. Under this contract, Xerox will provide the ongoing maintenance and support services for the Nearstar Dataserver located at 15 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, New York 11201, and provide software support for the Nearstar software and modules support includes upgrades to Dataserver software, bug fixes, phone, email and VPN support to help troubleshoot issues. Xerox will coordinate Xerox, Unisys, HRA, NYS/OTDA and third-party resources to ensure optimum operation of the print pool at all times.
NearStar is a privately held Texas-based corporation and sole owner of the software called DataServer and DataDoc that was purchased through Xerox for use by the HRA. DataServer and DataDoc software are proprietary to the company. Support for the software, programming, consulting and integration work for the system functionality HRA requires can only be supplied by NearStar’s support and professional services staff, currently processed through the Xerox contract.
Procurement and award is in accordance with Section 3-01(d)(2)(iv) for the reasons set forth herein.
