Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of Columbus Water & Power, to enter into contract with CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc. (CGI), for Pragma CAD software maintenance and support services and HERE licenses, for a one-year term, beginning on December 18, 2025 and ending December 17, 2026, at a cost of $70,282.00.
The Pragma CAD system, which is the mobile dispatching system for Columbus Water & Power, interfaces with the current work order system and helps the department optimize service order assignments and capture field information for immediate use.
This ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the sole source provisions of the City of Columbus Codes, Chapter 329. Per the vendor's attached sole source letter, CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc., are the sole provider of the Pragma CAD source code and the Banner interface. No other party is authorized to install, modify, maintain or support this proprietary code.
FISCAL IMPACT
This ordinance authorizes the continuation of maintenance and support services, from CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc., at a cost of $70,282.00. Funds have been identified and are available within the 2025 Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund budget.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.
Vendor Account: 009176
Expires 10/12/2025
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of Columbus Water & Power, to enter into contract with CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc. for Pragma CAD software maintenance and support services in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $70,282.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($70,282.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Columbus Water & Power has a need for maintenance and support services for its Pragma CAD system; and
WHEREAS, CGI Technologies and Solutions...
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