Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to modify and extend the agreement with Kapsch TrafficCom USA, Inc., hereafter referenced as Kapsch, to add additional funds to support and maintain the Connected Vehicle Control Center software on all components and configuration developed to monitor and control the Smart Columbus Connected Vehicle Environment Roadside Units along High Street, Morse Road, Cleveland Avenue and Alum Creek.
Ordinance 1312-2019 authorized the Chief Innovation Officer to enter into a professional services contract with Kapsch to provide and program infrastructure technology to enable the transportation environment; and develop and deploy the Connected Vehicle applications that enable the enhanced safety and mobility features Smart Columbus desires. The contract began upon issuance of a notice to proceed with the term continuing until completion of work. Ordinance 0695-2021 authorized the modification of the contract to cover the cost of work to support and maintain the Connected Vehicle Control Center software. Ordinance 1203-2022 authorized the transfer of signature authority from the Chief Innovation Officer to the Director of Public Service and the modification of the contract to cover the continued cost of work to support and maintain the Connected Vehicle Control Center software. Ordinance 0747-2024 authorized the transfer of signature authority from the Chief Innovation Officer to the Director of Public Service and the modification of the contract to cover the continued cost of work to support and maintain the Connected Vehicle Control Center software. Ordinance 0914-2025 authorized the Director of Public Service to execute a modification of the contract to cover the continued cost of work to support and maintain the Connected Vehicle Control Center software.
This planned contract modification is needed to maintain and operate the Columbus Connected Vehicle Environment at over 85 traffic si...
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