Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Board of Health to enter into a multi-year contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp. for Qualtrics software licenses and services for an amount not to exceed $174,423.49, and to waive the bidding requirements of City Code 329. The contract period is from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
Columbus Public Health will use the Qualtrics software and licenses provided to design and improve experiences that build community engagement, trust and satisfaction through the use of community surveys, registration, quizzes, etc. This software is crucial to meeting all deliverables on the Public Health Infrastructure Grant program.
The contract compliance number for Carahsoft Technology Corp. is CC-009115
The Board of Health is requesting approval to waive the bidding requirements of City Code 329 and award this contract to Carahsoft Technology Corp. based on the unique services that they provide.
FISCAL IMPACT: The contract is entirely funded by Public Health Infrastructure Grant program and does not require a city match ($174,423.49)
Title
To authorize the Board of Health to enter into a contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp. for Qualtrics software licenses and services; to waive the bidding requirements of Columbus City Code; to authorize an expenditure from the Health Departments Grants Fund to pay the costs thereof; ($174,423.49).
Body
WHEREAS, The Board of Health has a need for Qualtrics software licenses and services and;
WHEREAS, Carahsoft Technology Corp. has the expertise required to carry out those services; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Columbus Public Health Department to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Code; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation to contract with Carhasoft Technology Corp.for Qualtrics software licenses and services. NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
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