Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology and the Director of the Department of Human Resources, to renew an annual contract agreement with Manan LLC (dba Gyrus Systems) for the renewal of an annual license and support service, on behalf of the Human Resources Department for Training Wizard software. This software provides for the scheduling, tracking, data collection and reporting of training classes offered by citywide training and development office and other city departments. The license provides for unlimited administrative license users and assists in managing a learning environment, facilitating training events and records, learning management and skills development, software support, web access for upgrades, updates and real-time downloads from other Gyrus technology applications. Also, this agreement is for six months, coverage period from May 1, 2010 to October 30, 2010, and will provide the resources to ensure proper documentation of all class attendance, as proof of compliance with various state and federal laws which require training as a proactive measure for compliance.
Also, this ordinance will authorize the assignment of all past, present and future business done by the City of Columbus with Gyrus Systems, LLC-FID 54-2061419 to Manan LLC (dba Gyrus Systems)-FID 26-4522132; with the contract compliance expiring on 04/27/2012.
This ordinance also requests approval to continue services provided by Manan LLC (dba Gyrus Systems), in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of Section 329 of the Columbus City Code; as it has been determined that Manan LLC (dba Gyrus Systems) is the supplier for the license, maintenance and support.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION:
Emergency designation is being requested to allow for continual support without interruption critical to daily operations.
FISCAL IMPACT:
During fiscal year 2008 and 2009 the Department of Technology expended...
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