City of Columbus - File #: 1287-2008

• File #: 1287-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/24/2008
• In control: Administration Committee
• On agenda: 9/15/2008
• Final action: 9/17/2008
• Title: To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to modify an annual renewal contract with Ventyx Inc., formerly known as Indus Utility Systems, Incorporated for maintenance, support and related services; to authorize the expenditure of $470,237.00 from the Department of Technology Information Services Fund. ($470,237.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/17/2008	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
9/16/2008	1	MAYOR	Signed
9/15/2008	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
9/15/2008	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
9/8/2008	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time
8/19/2008	1	Technology Drafter	Sent for Approval
8/19/2008	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
8/19/2008	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
8/19/2008	1	Technology Drafter	Sent for Approval
8/19/2008	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
8/19/2008	1	Technology Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
8/18/2008	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
8/13/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
8/11/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
8/4/2008	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
8/4/2008	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
8/4/2008	1	Technology Drafter	Sent for Approval
8/1/2008	1	TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
8/1/2008	1	Technology Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/31/2008	1	Technology Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/24/2008	1	Technology Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

BACKGROUND: In 1994, The Department of Public Utilities initiated a contract (CT-15918) for software and services related to water and sewer information management system (WASIMS). The original contract, Section 12, provided for modifications and changes in scope of service. However, during fiscal year 2000, the original contract was assumed by the Department of Technology along with the operations and maintenance responsibilities; with the modifications and services provided by Indus Utility Systems, Inc. (Indus); now known as Ventyx, Inc; this name change was previously addressed in ordinance number 0649-2007.

This legislation authorizes the Department of Technology (DoT) on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities to modify an annual renewal contract with Ventyx Inc., formerly known as Indus Utility Systems, Inc. (Indus). This contract will allow the Department of Technology to continue utilizing services, provided by Ventyx Inc. associated with annual maintenance and support, for the Water and Sewer Information Management System (WASIMS); the Advantage, Customer Suite and Service Suite software and other related support services; utilizing the terms and conditions in accordance with the original contract. The coverage period for the services related to this modification is for twelve months commencing October 2007 through September 2008; this fee is a payment that has been paid in the arrears as in the terms of the original contract. Additionally, both parties have mutually agreed to make the coverage period current; this ordinance requests permission to establish funds in the amount of $239,450.00, to pay for the same services, with a current coverage period of October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009.

Also, this legislation request, for the first time through the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, for funding that will allow for an extension for maintenance and support, provided b...