Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of Columbus Water & Power, to enter into a sole source contract with enfoTech & Consulting Inc. for annual software maintenance, support and professional services for the iPACS 5/GovOnline 5 system.
The City of Columbus, Columbus Water & Power (CWP) utilizes iPACS 5 software to manage pretreatment compliance data to support industrial pretreatment programs as mandated under the 40CFR categorical standard regulations and City’s local ordinances.
This ordinance also requests approval to enter into the above-mentioned contract agreement in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of Section 329 of the Columbus City Codes, as it has been determined that enfoTech & Consulting, Inc. is the sole owner & provider of iPACS and GovOnline Titles.
Finally, this ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $51,000.00 for the above-described services for the period of one year from December 11, 2025 to December 10, 2026.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Vendor Name: enfoTech & Consulting, Inc.
Vendor Acct: # 001697
Expiration Date: 10/09/2027
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $51,000.00 is budgeted and available in the Department of Technology, Information Services Division’s Operating Fund, Fund 5100.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
This ordinance is being submitted with emergency designation. During service renewal discussions, an unanticipated need for additional professional services was identified, resulting in additional costs that require City Council approval via ordinance. Emergency action is necessary to ensure a new contract for the continuation of pre-existing services is in place before the current contract expires on December 10, 2025. A lapse in services would negatively impact critical permitting services that are provided to the public by Columbus Water & Power.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of Columbu...
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