Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with Software House International (SHI), for annual subscription and support of IBM Rational software. The original contract (EL012954) was awarded to SHI through solicitation SA004367, authorized by ordinance 1125-2012, passed June 11, 2012. The contract included options to renew for two (2) additional years, subject to mutual agreement and approval of proper City authorities. The most recent renewal (EL014554) was authorized by ordinance 0897-2013, passed April 29, 2013. This ordinance will authorize the third year of the contract, providing service for the period July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015, at a cost of $39,789.47.
DoT uses IBM Rational software to manage its technology application development, enabling the Applications and Quality Assurance Sections to deliver high quality support to its city department customers, utilizing industry best practices in application development. DoT purchased IBM Rational license subscriptions by authority of ordinance 1259-2009, passed November 9, 2009 (purchase order FL004485). This agreement will enable the DoT to receive the latest versions of IBM Rational software and access IBM technical support. This support needs to be renewed annually.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In 2012 and 2013 $36,370.49 and $38,601.47 was legislated respectively for annual subscription and support of IBM Rational software for Software House International (SHI). The cost of this contract renewal is $39,789.47 bringing the contract aggregate total to $114,761.43. This expenditure is budgeted and available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Internal Services Fund.
EMERGENCY:
Emergency designation is being requested for this purchase to continue with services that are necessary to support daily operation activities; to ensure no service interruption.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor: Software House...
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