Explanation
Background:
This ordinance authorizes the City Auditor to enter into a planned modification to extend a contract with Fast LP for Gentax software and professional services related to the Income Tax Revenue System. This modification authorizes and funds the second renewal of the seven (7) year pricing schedule included in the initial RFP and resulting contract, and includes funding to continue enhanced Simple Message Service (SMS) messaging and identify verification services offered by FAST LP.
The current contract for these services, authorized by Ordinance 1156-2024 and passed by Council on June 10, 2024, added additional funding, extended the term of the contract for an additional year, and modified the contract to include Simple Message Service (SMS) option in order to provide enhanced services and communication to the city’s constituents.
Ordinance No. 0867-2021, passed by the Columbus City Council on April 19, 2021, authorized the City Auditor to enter into contract with Fast LP for the purchase and implementation of GENTAX software and professional services for the collection and recording of tax revenue. The initial contract term covered three (3) years and contained the option to renew annually after the initial term of three (3) years expired, subject to annual appropriation and approval by City Council.
This ordinance authorizes the second modification of the contract and is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provision of Chapter 329 of the City Code.
1. Amount of additional funds: $2,762,753.00. Total contract amount including this modification is $32,024,753.00.
2. Reason additional funds were not foreseen: The need for additional funds was known at the time of the initial contract and this legislation authorizes funding to cover a continuation of maintenance and support services, including enhanced messaging and identity verification services.
3. Why it would not be in the city's best interests to have the addition...
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