Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to enter into contract with Mythics, Inc. for the purchase of Oracle software licensing, maintenance, and support services. Oracle software is a critical component of a number of citywide business systems including 311, CUBS, Income Tax, WAM, and GIS. The software is server-based and has given the City the capability to web-enable applications for citizens' use and ensure compliance with licensing agreements. The total amount of funding requested via this ordinance/contract agreement is $663,629.97. This includes annual maintenance and support of Oracle database software used by DoT at a cost of $506,249.12, SPL/Work and Asset Management (WAM) system support and Primavera 6 annual licensing/support for the Department of Public Utilities at a cost of $83,258.47, new Oracle database enterprise edition and Weblogic Suite licensing/support at a cost of $59,028.48, existing Primavera annual licensing/support for the Department of Public Service at a cost of $4,113.90, and new Primavera licensing and support at a cost of $10,980.00. The contract agreement shall provide software licensing, maintenance, and support services for the coverage term period from June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018. The contract agreement can be extended/renewed annually for four (4) additional one (1) year terms subject to mutual agreement and approval of proper City authorities.
The Department of Technology is procuring these services through chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code, pursuant to RFQ005505. Two (2) responses were received to RFQ005505, opened on May 25, 2017. The bid was awarded to the offer from Mythics, Inc. who was the lowest, most responsive, responsible, and best bidder, in the amount of $663,629.97.
Mythics, Inc.: $663,629.97
Great Northern Consulting: $693,066.74
FISCAL IMPACT:
During fiscal years 2015 and 2016, $579,771.33 and $761,601.35 were expended res...
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