Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to establish a purchase order with Computer Aid, Inc., utilizing State of Ohio Contract 0A1097, with an expiration date of June 30, 2015, authorized for the City's use by Ordinance No. 582-87, for the purchase of technology staff augmentation services. The Department of Technology requires staff augmentation services to assist with project management of small to medium technology projects, required to compensate for staff vacancies in the Technology Project Management Office. The purchase order will provide for up to 1,040 hours of service to be provided within six months from the date of a certified purchase order. The cost of this service is $74,547.20.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor Name: Computer Aid, Inc. CC #: 23 - 2180878 Expiration Date: 10/26/2014
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost for the services identified within this ordinance is $74,547.20. Funds have been identified and are budgeted within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Internal Service Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management Department, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to establish a purchase order with Computer Aid, Inc., utilizing a State of Ohio Multiple Award Contract for the purchase of technology staff augmentation services; and to authorize the expenditure of $74,547.20 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Internal Service Fund. ($74,547.20)
Body
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to establish a purchase order with Computer Aid, Inc., utilizing State of Ohio Multiple Award Contract (MAC) 0A1097, with an expiration date of June 30, 2015, authorized for the City's use by Ordinance No. 582-87, for the purchase of technology staff augmentation services; and
WHEREAS, the purchase order will provide for up to 1,040 hours of service to be provided within six months from the date of a certified purchase order. The cost of this service is $74,547.20; and
WHEREAS, the use of this Ohio Department of Administrative Services Cooperative Contract is authorized by Ordinance 582-87; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Director of Finance and Management on behalf of the Department of Technology to establish a purchase order with Computer Aid, Inc., utilizing State of Ohio Multiple Award Contract (MAC) 0A1097, for the purchase of technology staff augmentation services for the preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1: That the Director of Finance and Management on behalf of the Department of Technology, is hereby authorized to establish a purchase order with Computer Aid, Inc., utilizing State of Ohio Multiple Award Contract (MAC) 0A1097, with an expiration date of June 30, 2015, authorized for the City's use by Ordinance No. 582-87, for the purchase of technology staff augmentation services. The Department of Technology requires staff augmentation services to assist with project management of small to medium technology projects, required to compensate for staff vacancies in the Technology Project Management Office. The purchase order will provide for up to 1,040 hours of service to be provided within six months from the date of a certified purchase order. The cost of this service is $74,547.20.
SECTION 2: That the sum of $74,547.20 or so much thereof as may be necessary in regard to the action authorized in Section 1 is hereby authorized to be expended from:
Dept./Div.: 47-02|Fund: 514|Sub-Fund: 001|OCA Code: 470201|OBJ. Level 1: 03|OBJ. Level 3: 3336|Amount: $74,547.20|{ Computer Aid, Inc.}|
SECTION 3: That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 4: That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 5: That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest time period allowed by law.