Explanation….
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes both the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) and the Director of the Department of Public Service, to purchase AutoTURN software from Transoft Solutions Inc. and to enter into agreement with Transoft Solutions Inc. through February 29, 2012 amount not to exceed of $8,805.00.
The Division of Planning and Operations operates several specialized traffic control computers which aids in signal timing changes, lane assignments, widening, choosing between signals and stop signs, two-way stops or multi-way stops. AutoTURN will assist in the modeling, analyzing, and visualizing vehicle movements.
AutoTURN software is supplied by Transoft Solutions Inc., who is the only manufacturer and distributor of the AutoTURN software world-wide.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Transoft Solutions Inc.
WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING:
This software was selected out of three difference software programs which were evaluated within the Division of Planning & Operations. AutoTurn was the only software which met all functionality requirements and that is utilized by the City's consultants. The Departments of Technology aand Public Service are requesting this City Council to waive the applicable competitive bidding requirement of the city code in order to facilitate this procurement of software licenses.
EMERGENCY ACTION:
Emergency action is requested to allow timely execution of this contract and to ensure an uninterrupted supply of service.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor Name: Transoft Solutions Inc. C.C.#: 14 - 0111691 Expiration Date: 11/13/11
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding associated with this ordinance/purchase in the amount of $8,805.00 is budgeted and available within The Department of Technology, Internal Service Fund.
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