Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities contract modification No. 1 with contract with Irth Solutions, LLC to supply, integrate, and support a Ticket Management System (TMS) for the purpose of receiving and processing utility locate requests as generated by Ohio 811 for the Department of Public Utilities. The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities (DPU) receives approximately 155,000 locate requests from Ohio 811 annually. Upon receipt of these requests, the Department of Public Utilities marks underground electric, water, sludge, and sewer facilities in the proposed excavation area. The Ticket Management System is a necessity in ensuring various buried assets are not damaged within the community.
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities solicited a Request for Proposal for a Ticket Management System (RFQ016767). Two (2) proposals (2 MAJ) were received and opened on November 20, 2020. Originally, the Selection Committee recommended further negotiations with 4iQ Solutions, LLC. At this point, the negotiations have failed pursuant to section 329.28 (h), and the Selection Committee is now recommending an award to Irth Solutions, LLC.
The original contract was for one (1) year with the option of five (5) annual renewals, or a portion thereof, based upon mutual agreement of the parties, availability of funding and approval by Columbus City Council. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be requested. This contract is being modified for year 2 of the contract and extended through February 28, 2024.
This ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of the City Code relating to contract modifications and renewals.
SUPPLIER: Irth Solutions, LLC. (46-1568259) V#008549 expires12/14/2023 does not hold MBE/FBE status.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing...
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