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File #: 0280-2026    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Council Office for Signature
File created: 1/22/2026 In control: Finance & Governance Committee
On agenda: 2/23/2026 Final action:
Title: To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Topcon Solutions Inc for the purchase of Autodesk Software Suite Licensing and Support services, and to authorize the expenditure of $168,892.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating fund; and to declare an emergency. ($168,892.00)
Attachments: 1. Topcon Ohio SOS Cert, 2. RFQ031889 Bid Summary, 3. 0280-2026 EXP, 4. TopCon Columbus Quote 3.31.2026
Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to enter into contract with Topcon Solutions, Inc for the purchase of Autodesk Software Suite Licensing and Support services for a total cost of $168,892.00.
Autodesk software is used by various citywide agencies for mapping, and to create and/or update shop drawings and architectural plans; making it easier to share data with customers, agencies, consultants and other parties with whom agencies interact. This ordinance will enable City departments to continue receiving updated versions of Autodesk software and access technical support services.
The Department of Technology solicited Information for Bids for the Autodesk Software Suite Licensing and Support services contract. The project was formally advertised on the Vendor Services website from December 29, 2025, to January 20, 2026. The city received eight (8) responses on January 20, 2026. The responding firms were:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State
Topcon Solutions Inc $168,892.00 Carol Stream, IL
GovConnection, Inc $169,157.05 Merrimack, NH
Concourse Tech Inc $ 173076.55 New York, NY
Arif International Corp $173,125.55 Fremont, CA
Umer Muhammad $173,647.43 Austin, TX
vPrime Tech Inc $176,916.74 Houston, TX
Digital Net Solution $177,956.63 Bronx, NY
Software Information Resource Corp $178,078.82 Washington, DC

Award is to be made to Topcon Solutions Inc as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for their bid of $168,892.00.

Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Topcon Solutions Inc.

The term of this agreement shall be from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. This agreement is not subject to automatic renewal. However, upon mutual agreement, to include same terms and conditions as those set forth, the services may b...

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