Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter contract with Woolpert, Inc. for Geographic Information System (GIS) professional services. The contract amount being authorized by this ordinance is $150,000.00.
This legislation allows the consultant to help with continued development of the City of Columbus’ GIS system, including its associated applications and datasets. Specific tasks include migrating legacy scripts to Python 3; migrating ArcGIS Desktop 10.x Data Reviewer rule set to ArcGIS Pro 3.x; support for the Climate Action Plan and Sustainability Team; web mapping and application creation and support; second tier support for the Hydrant Web, Water Valve, and Watershed Management applications; and other task-based on-site staff support. The original contract associated with PO415023 for Geographic Information System (GIS) professional services expired on October 06, 2024, leaving $150,000.00 remaining. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be required.
The term of this contract is established for one-year with two one-year renewal options. For each year of the contract, funding is contingent on availability within the budget, mutual agreement between the parties, approval of City Council, and certification of funds by the City Auditor.
Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprise & Small Local Business Enterprise Program:
This contract opportunity was submitted to the City’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) for review and assignment of an MBE/WBE goal prior to bidding. After review of the utilization plan and other related information the contractors submitted, ODI approved an MBE/WBE Program goal of 5% for this contract.
Principal Parties:
Woolpert, Inc.
1 Easton Oval, Suite 400
Columbus, Ohio 43219
Brian Stevens, (614) 476-6000
Contract Compliance Number: 001040
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