Explanation
BACKGROUND:
The City of Columbus web servers are currently hosted by Resource One Computer Systems, Inc., associated with Ordinance 2092-2003, passed by Council on October 6, 2003. This ordinance will allow the Department of Technology to enhance existing internet security; to continue ongoing support, professional and other related services, necessary to maintain operation of various citywide internet web services. These services include but are not limited to: the ability to pay for permits on line, ability to pay water bills on line, allow citizens to search for bike paths, and rent recreational facilities. Under the previous agreement the City contracted with IUpload as a subcontractor for Resource One Computer Systems, Inc. This legislation request permission to waive competitive bidding, to allow continuation of support and related services, from IUpload, the current provider of services needed for the web-hosting.
The following companies, and associated cost elected to provide various services for this project are as follows:
Resource One Computer Systems, Inc.| $57,745.00
IUpload| $58,000.00
Plannet Group, LLC| $69,400.00
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION:
Emergency action is requested due to the immediate need to modify and extend contracts with the following companies, IUpload, Resource One Computer Systems, Inc., and Plannet Group, LLC to continue with services without interruption that are necessary to support daily web-hosting operation activities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In 2005 the Department of Technology identified $270,000.00 for this service, however, operations and maintenance costs for February 1, 2005 through January 20 2006 totaled $192,252.00 During fiscal year 2006, funding in the amount of $270,000.00 was indentified for this service. Under the previous agreement the City contracted with IUpload as a subcontractor for Resource One Computer Systems, Inc. This legislation request permission to waive competitive bidding. Th...
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