Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Human Resources, to enter into a sole source contract with iReportSource, Inc. for technical support, maintenance, and hosting of the iReport software system.
iReport is a risk management software solution used for training, safety audits, near misses, incident reporting, tracking, and investigation. The Citywide Occupational Safety and Health Program, within the Department of Human Services, is the administrator of the application for the entire city enterprise solution, which began in 2021. It was most recently authorized by Ordinance 0406-2025, passed by City Council on March 3, 2025.
Because iReportSource, Inc. is the sole provider of hosting, maintenance and support services for iReportSource software, this ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the provisions of sole source procurement of the Columbus City Code, Chapter 329.
This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $119,000.00 which includes contingency funding in the amount of $10,000.00 for unforeseen circumstances for the above-described services for the period of one year from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $119,000.00 is available and budgeted in the 2025 Information Services Operating Fund budget.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Vendor Name: iReportSource, Inc.
Account no. 025604
Expiration Date: 1/14/2027
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Human Resources, to enter into a contract with iReportSource, Inc. for technical support, maintenance, and hosting of the iReport software system in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $119,000.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($119,000.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department...
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