Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to continue a contract agreement with eProximiti LLC, for mobile applications professional services. The original agreement (ED044023) was established May 23, 2011 for initial development of the MyColumbus mobile application. The agreement was most recently modified by authority of ordinance 1368-2013 (purchase order EL014624), passed July 1, 2013 with a coverage period of one year from July 12, 2013. This ordinance will authorize year two of a three year contract agreement. This agreement will provide for ongoing enhancements of the MyColumbus mobile application, and development of new mobile applications, as needed at a cost of $146,400.00. The second year term of the agreement will be for one year from July 12, 2014.
The MyColumbus mobile application enables the City to better communicate with residents and visitors, who increasingly access information using mobile devices. MyColumbus for the iPhone was released to the public in July 2011, and a Droid version of MyColumbus was released in October 2011. The Department of Technology continues to receive requests to enhance MyColumbus with additional information and features. This agreement will provide needed professional services to complete those enhancements.
EMERGENCY:
Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of this contract modification in order to continue mobile applications services from the vendor at the negotiated prices.
FISCAL IMPACT:
During 2012 and 2013, the Department of Technology (DoT) expended $146,505.00 and $146,400.00 with eProximiti LLC for development and enhancements to MyColumbus and mobile applications services. The cost for the 2014 mobile applications enhancement/services is $146,400.00. The funds to continue this contract, in the amount of $146,400.00, are available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Capital Improvement Bond...
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