Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT), on behalf of the Mayor's Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), to modify and extend an existing contract with B2GNow/Ask Reply, Inc. for provisioning and hosting of a citywide supplier diversity management system. The City requires a new management system to fulfill the requirements of City Code 39, Executive Order 2020-03, and findings of the 2019 City of Columbus Disparity Study Final Report. The system is replacing the outdated Biztrack system, which has exceeded its useful service life, is no longer supported, and has limited functionality. The original contract with B2GNow/AskReply, Inc. was authorized under the authority of Ordinance No. 1779-2020, passed on July 27, 2020 through purchase order PO258908. B2GNow/AskReply, Inc. will continue to assist the City implement its supplier diversity management system, integrate it with the City's financial and data management systems, and provide hosting services to support ongoing operations. The coverage term period of this contract modification is from January 31, 2022 through February 8, 2023.
This ordinance will also authorize the use of any remaining funds/unspent balance existing on purchase order PO258908 to ensure the successful continuation/conclusion/completion of the above-described project. Via this legislation, purchase order PO258908 is being extended through February 8, 2023.
EMERGENCY
Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of this contract modification and purchase order extension.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In 2020, Ord. No. 1779-2020 authorized funds in the amount of $247,400.00 with B2G/Ask Reply, Inc. for the provisioning and hosting of a citywide supplier diversity management system. There is no additional funding associated with this 2022 modification.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor: B2GNow/AskReply, Inc. C.C./F.I.D#: 33-0897731; Expira...
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