Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to enter into contract with Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions LLC for software licensing and ArcFM software maintenance and support.
The Division of Power (DoP) uses a system called Responder to track and manage power outages, etc. This system uses a tool called ArcFM that integrates with ESRI's GIS application to trace outages on the DOP GIS data layers. This system is critical for managing power outages. ArcFM software is also used to track the City’s electric assets, again using the GIS application. The total cost associated with this legislation is $52,956.39. The term of the contract is one year, starting on August 6, 2024 and ending on August 5, 2025.
It has been determined that Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions LLC is the sole provider of software licensing, maintenance and support services for ArcFM software solutions and does not utilize re-sellers for this purpose. Thus, this ordinance is submitted in accordance with sole source provisions of Chapter 329 of Columbus City Codes.
Finally, this ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $52,956.39 for the above-described services.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the above-described purpose are budgeted and available in the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Vendor Name: Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions LLC;
DAX Vendor Account #: 009049
Expires 4-16-2026
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to enter into contract with Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions LLC for software licensing and ArcFM software maintenance and support in accordance with sole source provisions of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $52,956.39 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($...
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