Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into an agreement with Ascendum Solutions for technical consulting services in support of the MyNeighborhoods and MyColumbus applications. These services will help the Department of Technology identify, structure and display Neighborhood Pride and Recreation and Parks Department data through the City's online communication tools, including MyNeighborhoods and MyColumbus. The term of this agreement will be for one (1) year from the date of a purchase order certified by the City Auditor's Office. Ascendum will deliver the needed services at a cost not to exceed $49,875.00.
To procure these services, a Request for Proposals (SA004594) was published and responses were due by October 4, 2012. The solicitation received one (1) proposal which was scored by a committee of five (5) Department of Technology employees. Each committee member scored the proposals, using the following criteria: competence of the offeror (up to 25 points), quality and feasibility of proposed services (25 points), ability of the offeror (10 points), past performance of the offeror (25 points), and the total cost of proposed services (15 points). After further discussions with Ascendum and consideration of a revised proposal, the committee recommended an award to the Director of the Department of Technology. The Director concurred with the committee's recommendation.
EMERGENCY:
Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of this contract in order to initiate services from the supplier at the prices offered.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The funds for this purchase in the amount of $49,875.00 are budgeted and available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Internal Services Fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Ascendum Solutions CC# :26-1422951 Expires: 10/30/2014
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