Explanation
BACKGROUND: For the option to purchase I3 (Interactive Intelligence) Software and Support for the Department of Technology. I3 (Interactive Intelligence) Software and Support is used for engineering services and support related to VoIP / IVR and other related telecommunication needs for all City agencies.
The term of the proposed option contract would be through March 31, 2012 with the option to extend the contract for one additional year, subject to mutual agreement. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on November 5, 2009.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06, Solicitation SA003426. Seventy nine (79) bids were solicited (F1:0, M1A:2). Two (2) bids were received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award of the contract to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder:
G3 Technologyy Partners. CC#710957200 (Expires December 2, 2011), All items.
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $400,000.00
This company is not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties Listing or the State Auditor's Findings For Recovery Database.
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because, without emergency action, no less than 37 days will be added to this procurement cycle and the efficient delivery of valuable public services will be slowed.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish this option contract is budgeted in the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund. City agencies will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual expenditures.
Title
To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase I3 (Interactive Intelligence) Software and Support for the Department of Technology, to authorize the expenditure of one (1) dollar to establish the contract from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1.00)
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