Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Woolpert, Inc. for Digital Ortho-imagery and LiDAR services in accordance to the State of Ohio contract, CSP# 021328. The contract amount being authorized by this ordinance is $122,641.50.
The State of Ohio contract, CSP# 021328, was formally bid through and awarded by the State of Ohio, through the Department of Administrative Services for the Ohio Office of Information Technology. This contract was bid specifically to be a cooperative contract for use by other government agencies in accordance with Chapter 1545 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC). Ordinance 582-87 authorizes the City of Columbus to participate in cooperative purchasing contracts. Given the proposed timeframe and complexity of the project, it is in the City's best interest to take advantage of the State of Ohio contract to secure these services.
The Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program (OGRIP) continues to sponsor programs to better support the users of geospatial data within Ohio. The Ohio Statewide Imagery Program (OSIP) is a program that accomplishes this goal. As a governmental subdivision of the State of Ohio, the City of Columbus can be party to the State of Ohio contract, CSP# 021328.
The intent of this project is to acquire new service area wide color ortho-imagery data to update the GIS database. The existing color ortho-imagery data is out of date, creating a high demand for current data. This project will support stormwater and watershed management. It will provide higher accuracy in calculating impervious area for the stormwater utility billing system. Additionally, the imagery will support the efficient use of technology to support ongoing operational needs within the entire Department of Public Utilities.
The term of this contract is established for one-year with an expiration date of November 30th, 2026. This contract will not automatically renew. Renewal of...
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