Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to modify a contract agreement with Gyrus Systems for the renewal of an annual license and support service, on behalf of the Human Resources Department for Training Wizard software. This 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. Also, the license provides for unlimited administrative 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. Also, 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.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION:
Emergency designation is being requested to immediately facilitate the support and license renewal contract critical to daily operations.
FISCAL IMPACT:
During fiscal year 2007 and 2008 the Department of Technology expended $32,936.00 for each year's contract. Adequate funding for this modification is available within the Department of Technology's 2009 Information Service budget. The coverage period for this modification is from May 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010, with a cost of $34,415.00; bringing the contract aggregate total to $153,142.54.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor Name: Gyrus Systems, Inc. CC#: 54-2061419 Expires: 03/05/2010
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify a contract for the renewal of an annual lice...
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