Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Civil Service Commission, to enter into an agreement with Governmentjobs.com, Inc. (also known as NeoGov) for application hosting services.
NeoGov is used by the Civil Service Commission for the support of the Insight Enterprise applicant and the test management software system, Biddle software and candidate text messaging. Utilizing this system, Civil Service can do online job analysis data collection and offsite testing, test management and candidate text messaging, all critical to the Commission’s mission. This year's contract will be expanding the services to include the eSkill Pre-Employment Integration and software subscription and setup for the Attract Candidate Relationship Management Software.
The original agreement with NeoGov (ED038195) was established March 11, 2009 and was most recently modified with the passage of ordinance 2747-2023, passed on November 6, 2023, in the amount of $91,644.85. The term of this agreement will be for one (1) year, beginning on January 1, 2025 and ending on December 31, 2025 at a cost of $196,571.56.
This ordinance requests approval to continue services provided by Governmentjobs.com, Inc (also known as NeoGov) in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of Section 329 of the Columbus City Code; as it has been determined Governmentjobs.com, Inc (also known as NeoGov) is the sole distributor of the application hosting services.
Finally, this ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $196,571.56 to fund the aforementioned agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this contract are budgeted in the Civil Service direct charge allocation of the Information Services Operating Fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Vendor: Governmentjobs.com; Vendor #006351; Expiration Date: 11/17/2022
Governmentjobs.com will have their certification completed before the Purchase Order is completed.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
The department requests emergency designation for this ordinance to ensure that the services described herein can continue, as the current contract expires as of December 31, 2024.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Civil Service Commission, to enter into a contract with Governmentjobs.com, Inc (also known as NeoGov) for application hosting services in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $196,571.56 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($196,571.56)
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Civil Service Commission, wishes to enter into contract with Governmentjobs.com, Inc (also known as NeoGov) for application hosting services in support of the Insight Enterprise applicant and test management software system, and online job analysis data collection and off-site testing software/functionality and Candidate Relationship Management Software Attract; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into the aforementioned contract at a cost of $196,571.56, for a term of one year, commencing on January 1, 2025 and ending on December 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance also requests approval to continue services provided by Governmentjobs.com, Inc (also known as NeoGov) in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Code; as it has been determined Governmentjobs.com, Inc (also known as NeoGov) is the sole distributor of the application hosting services; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Technology to authorize the Director of Technology on behalf of the Civil Service Commission in that it is immediately necessary to enter into a contract with Governmentjobs.com, Inc for application hosting services in support of the Insight Enterprise applicant and test management software system, and online job analysis data collection and off site testing software/functionality since the current contract expires on December 31, 2024, all for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; and now therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Civil Service Commission, is authorized to enter into a contract with Governmentjobs.com, Inc (also known as NeoGov) for application hosting services in support of the Insight Enterprise applicant and test management software system and for online job analysis data collection and off site testing software/functionality and the Candidate Relationship Management Software Attract at a total cost of $196,571.56 for a period of one year, beginning on January 1, 2025 and ending on December 31, 2025.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $196,571.56, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby authorized to be expended as follows in the attachment to this ordinance. (Please See attachment: 3085-2024 EXP)
SECTION 3. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any changes to revise the funding source for any contract 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 contract was established in accordance with the sole source provisions of the City Codes, Chapter 329.
SECTION 6. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.