Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Department of Technology to modify a contract agreement with Gyrus Systems for the renewal of an annual license on behalf of the Human Resources Department for Training Wizard software. The software provides for the scheduling, tracking, data collection and reporting of training classes offered by the citywide training and development office and other city departments. The license also provides for unlimited license users and assists in managing a learning environment, facilitating training events and records, learning management and skills development. The license also includes a full range of professional services including software support, web access for upgrades, updates and real-time downloads from other Gyrus technology applications such as Knowledgebase. Furthermore, this agreement will provide the resources to ensure proper documentation of all class attendance as proof of compliance with various state and federal laws which require training as a proactive measure for compliance.
FISCAL IMPACT: Expenditure for the Gyrus Systems Training Wizard in 2004 was $24,575.77. During fiscal year 2005 the Department expended $28,995.77. Adequate funding is available in the 2005 Department of Technology information services fund for this modification. The period of the agreement covers from April 30, 2006 to April 30, 2007.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: 54-2061419 Expires: 01/20/2007
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify a contract for the renewal of an annual license with Gyrus Systems from the Department of Technology information service fund on behalf of the Human Resources Department; to authorize the expenditure of $22,196.00. ($22,196.00)
Body
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the Department of Technology to renew an annual license from Gyrus Systems on behalf of the Department of Human Resources, and
WHEREAS, the Gyrus Tra...
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