Explanation
BACKGROUND:
The legislation authorizes the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Finance and Management, to enter into a contract with Euna Solutions, Inc. subject to successful negotiations, to purchase a turnkey solution that will drive the coordination and modernization of citywide Planning, Budgeting, & Forecasting.
The city seeks to implement a solution that will enable citywide coordination and collaboration by building transparency in Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting. The platform will assist with translating Columbus’ long-term vision, which serves as the unifying path forward, with clear priorities and goals, aligning the city’s efforts across departments and teams. Together, the visibility to the work along with the progress of it will ensure that we continue to drive measurable impact for the residents and neighborhoods we serve.
A formal request for proposals (RFP) solicitation was published via RFQ030996 for the purchase of Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting software. Sixteen proposals were received, which were opened on September 23, 2025. The proposals were evaluated by a seven-member evaluation committee, based upon various criteria including competence, quality and feasibility, ability, past performance, project approach, clarity and efficiency, and price, which evaluation resulted in a recommendation to the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to award a contract for such services, upon successful negotiation, to Euna Solutions, Inc.
The term of the proposed contract with Euna Solutions, Inc. is one (1) year, to be effective from the established purchase order date, with the option to renew for four (4) additional one (1) year terms. This ordinance authorizes the funding for the first year of the contract term, subject to successful negotiations, inclusive of the reimbursement of travel, food, and non-alcoholic beverages related to implementation in accordance with the City policies and i...
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