Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities (DPU) to enter into a contract with Timmons Group, Inc. for services for a GIS data model migration to the Utility Network Model. DPU maintains separate geodatabases for sewerage (sanitary, combined, and stormwater), water, and electric - each with its own existing geometric network (GN). The consultant will help migrate from the GN data model and implement Esri’s Utility Network Model (UNM).
PROCUREMENT:
The Department of Public Utilities solicited competitive bids through the Vendor Services and Bonfire websites from January 29, 2024 to March 8, 2024 for these services in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code (RFQ026745). Four (4) bids, all by majority vendors, were received. All were deemed responsive and were evaluated on March 21, 2024. The evaluation committee determined that Timmons Group, Inc. submitted the strongest proposal because its applicable past performance, well-defined proposal that meets the project needs, and approach for both the wet and dry side of utility needs.
The project is expected to be completed in spring or summer of 2026. Modifications will be requested, as needed, in future years to continue supporting the project. For each year of the contract, funding is contingent on funding availability, mutual agreement between the parties, approval of City Council, and certification of funds by the City Auditor.
MINORITY AND WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE & SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM:
This contract opportunity was submitted to the City’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) for review and assignment of an MBE/WBE goal prior to bidding. ODI determined there was not an opportunity for MBE/WBE participation in this contract and did not assign a goal. This contract was not bid with a City of Columbus MBE/WBE Program goal and the requirements of the City’s MBE/WBE Program are not applicable to this contract.
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