Item - 2020.GL13.7

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:

1.  City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (May 20, 2020) from the Chief Information Security Officer, the Chief Technology Officer, and the Chief Purchasing Officer remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains information related to the security of property belonging to the City of Toronto and is about a plan to be applied to negotiations to be carried on by, or on behalf of, the City of Toronto.

The purpose of the report is to inform General Government and Licensing Committee that the City entered into a non-competitive contract and agreement to purchase a threat management solution that enables the City to detect, protect and respond against cyber-attacks such as malicious software (i.e. malware, ransomware). The solution will enhance the City's cyber capabilities, posture and resilience and improve the protection of the data involved in the delivery of City services.

The total cost for the above components is $2,442,351.03, net of Harmonized Sales Tax and $2,485,336.42 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries.

Reporting back to City Council is required in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, where the potential value of the non-competitive contract exceeds $500,000 or the commitment authority of the City Manager or any division head, the Chief Purchasing Officer and the City Manager or division head shall report jointly to Council through the General Government and Licensing Committee as soon as practical and not later than the second regular meeting of Council after entering into the contract under Article 7, Section 195-7.4(B) of the Purchasing By-law.