City of Columbus - File #: 0241-2009

• File #: 0241-2009
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/10/2009
• In control: Administration Committee
• On agenda: 3/9/2009
• Final action: 3/12/2009
• Title: To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and renew a contract with Emerson Network Power, Liebert Services, Inc., for maintenance and related services associated with the batteries Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) systems; to authorize the assignment of all past, present and future contracts and purchase orders with Liebert Global Services, to Emerson Network Power, Liebert Services, Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $45,947.67 from the Department of Technology Information Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($45,947.67)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/12/2009	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
3/10/2009	1	MAYOR	Signed
3/9/2009	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
3/9/2009	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
2/24/2009	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/24/2009	1	Technology Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/24/2009	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
2/24/2009	1	Technology Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
2/23/2009	1	Technology Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/23/2009	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/23/2009	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/23/2009	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/23/2009	1	Technology Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/23/2009	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/20/2009	1	Technology Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/20/2009	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/20/2009	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/17/2009	1	Technology Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/13/2009	1	TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/11/2009	1	Technology Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Technology has a need to modify and renew a contract with Emerson Network Power, Liebert Services, Inc., formerly known as Liebert Global Services, established by Ordinance No. 1160-2006, for annual maintenance and related services associated with UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) systems, utilized by the Department of Technology. This contract covers services for computer and data centers at two separate locations, and allows for continuous operations when power fluctuations and failures occur. The original contract provided language that allows for modifications and renewals for additional coverage periods at the end of each year's coverage period, contingent upon the express written approval of all parties and the City's appropriation and authorization of funds.

This ordinance will authorize the assignment of all past, present and future business done by the City of Columbus with Liebert Global Services, FID 43-1798453 (FID remains the same) to Emerson Network Power, Liebert Services, Inc., FID 43-1798453, with the contract compliance expiring on 02/23/2009.

Approval of this ordinance will allow for the modification and renewal of the annual maintenance service agreement, with a total of $45,947.67. The amount of $23,264.67 is the cost for one location with a coverage period of 2/1/09 through 4/18/2010. The other location cost is $22,683.00, with a coverage period of 4/19/09 through 4/18/2010.

FISCAL IMPACT: For fiscal years 2007 and 2008, the amounts of $31,216.10 and $32,777.00, respectively were expended for maintenance support and related services with Emerson Network Power, Liebert Services, Inc., formerly known as Liebert Global Services, for the batteries UPS system. Funding for this modification is available within the Department of Technology's Information Services Fund 2009 budget. This modification total cost of $45,947.67 will provide annual coverage for two locations. Approval of th...