Explanation….
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Directors of the Departments of Technology and Public Service to renew an agreement with Transoft Solutions Inc., for annual software maintenance and support for the AutoTURN program. AutoTURN is used by the Division of Planning and Operations to model, analyze and visualize vehicle movements in support of traffic engineering. The original agreement (EL012432) was authorized by ordinance 1918-2011, passed December 5, 2011. This renewal will provide another year of software maintenance and support from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013, at a cost of $1,470.00.
AutoTURN software is a proprietary product of Transoft Solutions, Inc. Transoft is the sole distributor of software maintenance and support. As such, this legislation is being submitted in accordance with sole source provisions of Columbus City Code, section 329.07.
EMERGENCY ACTION:
Emergency action is requested to allow timely execution of this contract and to ensure an uninterrupted supply of service.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor: Transoft Solutions Inc. C.C.#: 14 - 0111691 Expiration Date: 02/14/2014
FISCAL IMPACT:
In 2011, $8,805.00 was expended/legislated for the AutoTURN software provided by Transoft Solutions, Inc. This year the cost to renew the contract with Transoft Solutions Inc., for annual software maintenance and support for the AutoTURN program is $1,470.00. The funding associated with this ordinance/purchase in the amount of $1,470.00 is budgeted and available within The Department of Technology, Internal Services Fund. The aggregate total contract amount including this renewal is $10,275.00.
Title
To authorize both the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) and the Director of the Department of Public Service (DPS), to renew a contract with Transoft Solutions Inc., for annual software maintenance and support for the AutoTURN program; in accordance with the sole source...
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