Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of various City departments, to enter into a sole source contract with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. for maintenance and support of the City's learning management system.
The Cornerstone OnDemand software is used by various City departments and divisions, including Columbus Water and Power (CWP), Human Resources, Public Service and Fleet Management, to manage their respective training requirements. The original contract was authorized by ordinance 2490-2015, which was passed by City Council on December 7, 2015. It was most recently authorized by Ordinance 2715-2024, passed by City Council on October 30, 2024.
The City's learning management system is a proprietary system from Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc., and as such, the city must purchase annual maintenance services from Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. Therefore, this ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the provisions of sole source procurement of the City of Columbus Codes, Section 329.
Finally, this ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $259,572.62 for the above-described services for the period of one year from December 15, 2025, to December 14, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $259,572.62 are available and budgeted in Information Services operating fund, a portion of which is budgeted in the direct charge allocations for various city departments.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Vendor Name: Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.
Vendor Acct:# 000683
Expiration Date: 2-6-2025
(Will have their certification completed before the Purchase Order is completed)
Title
To authorize the Director of Technology, on behalf of various city departments, to enter into a contract with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. for the annual maintenance and support of the City’s Learning Management System, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to authorize the expenditure of $259,572.62 from the ...
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