Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/18/2025
Item Status: New
From: Brian Peacock, CIS Director
Submitted by: Susan Marino, CIS Business Manager
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Extension of Contract for Professional Services with David Pimperl to Support IBM I Servers (AS400) for the Baldwin County Commission
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Extend the Professional Services Contract with David Pimperl for consulting services to assist with the system administration and support of the County’s IBM I Servers (AS400), at a cost of $85 per hour, not to exceed 15 hours per month, for an additional twelve (12) months at the same terms and conditions as stated in the original contract awarded on December 19, 2023.
The contract extension will expire on December 18, 2026.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Commission, during its December 19, 2023, regular meeting, approved a Professional Services Contract for Consulting Services with David Pimperl to assist with the system administration and support of the County’s IBM I Servers (AS400), at a cost of $85.00 per hour, not to exceed 15 hours per month for twelve (12) months. These services are an extension of the CIS Department to support Sales Tax that utilizes the AS400 on a daily basis. The Contract terms contained a stipulation that the services could be extended for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods by the Commission at their option, if acceptable by the vendor. Any additional contract or extensions will be at the same prices, terms and conditions stated in the original contract. The vendor, David Pimperl, has submitted an email agreeing to extend his price for an additional twelve (12) months. The contract extension will expire on December 18, 2026.
Previous Commission action/date: November 19, 2024 - Approved Contract extension for Professional Services with David Pimperl for consulting services to assist with the system administration and support of the County’s IBM I Servers (AS400), at a cost of $85.00 per hour, not to exceed 15 hours per month.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $15,300.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10051103.51500 Contract Services
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Mail Notice of Action letter to Provider:
David Pimperl
48702 Ralph Johnson Road S.
Bay Minette, Alabama 36507
cc: Susan Marino, Brian Peacock, Wanda Gautney
Additional instructions/notes: Administration-extend contract expiration date to 12/18/2026 and append email confirmation.