Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, for the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Public Service Department, Division of Planning and Operations, to establish a purchase order with DLT Solutions, Inc., utilizing State Term Contract - STS-033, # 534042, with an expiration date of 4/1/2012, authorized for the City's use by Ordinance No. 582-87, for the annual renewal of AutoCAD product licensing and software subscriptions, as an upgrade to the division's current software. The software is used for mapping and the creation and/or updating of shop drawings and architectural plans, making it easier for the department to share data with its customers, agencies, consultants and other interested parties with whom they interact. This ordinance will enable the Public Service Department to continue its annual AutoCAD software subscription and receive updated versions of AutoCAD Rastor Design (2 licenses), AutoCAD Civil 3D (14 licenses), and AutoCAD Map 3D (2 licenses). The subscription renewal will cover the period January 4, 2012 to January 3, 2013 at a cost of $14,953.62.
AutoCAD software is a proprietary product of Autodesk, Inc. Autodesk, Inc. has designated DLT Solutions, Inc. as the sole source provider of Autodesk products for the government. Autodesk, Inc. has confirmed, in writing, that DLT Solutions, Inc. is its designated provider of Autodesk products for the government sector. DLT Solutions, Inc. is offering AutoCAD software subscription renewals at the same price offered to other government customers (e.g., through its GSA Schedule and Ohio State Term Schedule).
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
FISCAL IMPACT:
During fiscal years 2009 and 2010 the Department of Technology, on behalf of several departments/divisions expended...
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