Dallas-based ACS awarded $18 million contract from the City of Irvine

by PegNews wire

ACS has worked with the City of Irvine for nearly 15 years.

DALLAS — Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. today announced a five-year contract extension to provide information technology services for the City of Irvine, California. The agreement, with a total value of $18 million, began July 1 and continues through June 30, 2014.

"ACS has been a trusted partner to the City of Irvine for nearly 15 years, providing the city with excellent support and continued innovation,” said Jan Stinger, information technology administrator for the City of Irvine. “ACS’ expertise provides the city with a greater ability to focus our resources on serving our citizens.”

Under the terms of the contract extension, ACS will continue to manage IT operations and provide a broad range of services, including operation and support of the city's data center, helpdesk and desktop support, applications support, and network management. In addition, ACS will provide consulting services to help the city, including its public safety department, align IT operations with business objectives.

“ACS will continue to work hard each day to provide the City of Irvine with quality services,” said Joseph Doherty, executive vice president and group president of ACS Government Solutions. “This extended agreement is a good example of how ACS’ client-focused approach can create and grow long-term partnerships.”

Source: ACS