Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Civil Service Commission, to renew an agreement with Governmentjobs.com (also known as NeoGov) for application hosting services in support of the Insight Enterprise applicant and test management software system at a cost of $48,115.66.
This ordinance also authorizes renewal of the Biddle Software subscription fee, the online job analysis data collection and offsite testing subscription service that integrates with the current NEOGOV Insight™ applicant tracking/test management software. The total cost of this renewal is $29,995.00.
Finally, included in these renewals is a subscription fee for Candidate Text Messaging for $3,649.80. In total, these renewals will cost $81,760.46, and will provide hosting services for the above-described applications from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.
The original agreement with NeoGov (ED038195) was established March 11, 2009 and was most recently modified with the passage of ordinance 2840-2019, passed on November 18, 2019. This ordinance authorized the expenditure of $75,819.44.
This ordinance, like all others preceding it, is being submitted in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions the Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In years 2017, 2018, and 2019, $71,559.12, $76,136.94 and $75,819.44 was legislated for these services, respectively. This ordinance authorizes expending $81,760.46 for these services. Funds to continue these services are budgeted in the Civil Service direct charge allocation of the Information Services Operating Fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor: Governmentjobs.com; CC #/FID #: 33-0888748; Expiration Date: 06/25/2021
DAX Vendor Acct. #: 006351
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 (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 offsite testing software/functionality in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of the City Codes, Chapter 329; and to authorize the expenditure of $81,760.46 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($81,760.46)
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WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission wishes for the Department of Technology to renew a current contract with Governmentjobs.com (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 offsite testing software/functionality; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to renew the aforementioned contract at a cost of $81,760.46, for a one year term, commencing on January 1, 2021 and ending on December 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions the Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Civil Service Commission to authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Governmentjobs.com (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 offsite testing software/functionality in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of the City Codes, Chapter 329 for a period of one year, commencing on January 1, 2021 and ending on December 31, 2021 at a cost of $81,760.46, 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 the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Civil ServiceCommission, is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Governmentjobs.com (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 offsite testing software/functionality at a total cost of $81,760.46 for a one year period, beginning on January 1, 2021 and ending on December 31, 2021.
SECTION 2: That the expenditure of $81,760.46 or so much thereof as may be necessary is hereby authorized to be expended as follows in the attachment to this ordinance. (See attachment: 2369-2020 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 this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.