Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes a bidding waiver for the Director of Public Service to modify an existing contract with ReCollect Systems, Inc. (ReCollect) for the provision of software, software licensing, and maintenance services through December 31, 2017.
In November 2013, the Department of Public Service entered into a three-year contract with ReCollect to provide the City with an online platform through which the City can communicate information concerning its refuse, recycling, and yard waste programs to residents. The aforementioned application included features allowing users to perform address searches to determine designated collection dates and to receive service alerts and collection day reminders via telephone and email.
Pursuant to Ordinance 1436-2015, the Department of Public Service executed a contract modification, effective July 6, 2015, with ReCollect to procure ReCollect Streets, an application designed to notify residents about street sweeping events, increasing operational efficiency and reducing ticketing and towing of resident vehicles.
Pursuant to Ordinance 2572-2015, the Department of Public Service executed a contract modification, effective November 4, 2015, with ReCollect to procure Waste Wizard, an online educational tool intended to complement the City’s residential recycling program.
The Director of Public Service executed a City of Columbus Contract for Services Under $20,000, effective October 31, 2016, for the purpose of extending services through July 31, 2017.
A bidding waiver is requested to allow services to continue through ReCollect. Switching to another service provider will require that company to duplicate the work already performed by ReCollect to establish and provide these services, causing the Department of Public Service to unnecessarily expend additional funds.
Original contract amount: $15,000.00 (ED049735)
Modification No. 1 amount: $15,000.00 (ED051812)
Modification No....
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