The Columbus City Council authorized a one-year, $417,236.00 contract with Excel Management Systems, Inc. for Microsoft Enterprise Unified Support services. This contract, leveraged through the State of Ohio's Term Contract, ensures the city's Department of Technology receives necessary account management, proactive support, and problem resolution for its Microsoft applications. The agreement was approved as an emergency measure to secure advanced support for the city's critical technology infrastructure. Excel Management Systems provided the most competitive quote among four bidders.