Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Columbus Water & Power to renew an existing contract with Resource International, Inc. for Work and Asset Management database and system administrative support. The renewal amount being authorized by this ordinance is $99,984.57.
Since 2005, Columbus Water & Power (CWP) has been utilizing a Work and Asset Management system (WAM) provided by Synergen, SPL, and then Oracle to manage and track maintenance, work, assets and materials. All of CWP’s divisions utilize the system, but the Department of Technology (DOT) is responsible for oversight and administration of the system, including centralized Information Technology (IT) functions, hardware and software support, email, security, and system integrations citywide. A project is in the works to replace our existing Oracle WAM system. It could be several years before a new system is implemented so continued use and support is still necessary for our existing system.
The purpose of this contract is to provide WAM database and system administration support for CWP on an “as-needed” basis. These services will include but are not limited to maintenance and upkeep of both hardware and software as suggested by CWP in collaboration with the DOT and Oracle.
Procurement:
Columbus Water & Power solicited competitive proposals through Vendor Services and Bonfire from November 15th, 2021, to December 17th, 2021, for Work and Asset Management database and system administrative support in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code, RFQ020377. One bid was received and was deemed responsive. It was evaluated on December 21st, 2021. The evaluation committee determined that Resource International, Inc. submitted the strongest proposal because of the relevant experience of its project team, its understanding of the Department’s needs, and presented a tailored approach to address those needs.
The original term of the contract was for a period of...
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