Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into an agreement with RER Enterprises, Inc., dba Feeney Wireless LLC. This agreement will provide for the purchase of NetMotion software licenses, software support, and professional services to implement the NetMotion mobility solution. The City uses NetMotion software to enable mobile workers, including police officers and public utility field crews, to utilize computer applications over cellular communication networks. Without the NetMotion solution, these applications will not function when accessed over a cellular network, significantly diminishing the effectiveness and efficiency of City police officers and other mobile workers. The term of the agreement is for one year from the date of a certified purchase order, and entitles the City to deploy NetMotion software for up to 1,000 mobile workers. The agreement includes options to renew annual software support for two additional one year terms, subject to mutual agreement and approval of proper City authorities.The total cost for the first year of the agreement is $124,443.00. (Professional Services-$9,000.00, software licenses-81,443.00, and maintenance and support-$34,000.00)
The Department of Technology is procuring this service through chapter 329.06 of Columbus City Code, pursuant to solicitation SA004993. Three responses to this solicitation were received by the bid opening date of June 20, 2013. RER Enterprises, Inc., dba Feeney Wireless is the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder:
Feeney Wireless LLC $124,443.00
SHI International Corp $140,369.48
AT&T Mobility National Accounts LLC $121,312.50 (non-responsive)
Although AT&T Mobility offered a lower price than Feeney Wireless, their offer was contingent on the City Purchasing Office signing a participating addendum to the Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA) contract with AT&T. After review by the Purchasing Office, it ...
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