Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Finance and Management and Public Service, to enter into a sole source contract with Tritech Software Systems, a CentralSquare company, for maintenance and support of the CentralSquare (Lucity) Work and Asset Management Systems.
The CentralSquare (Lucity) Work and Asset Management Systems is a proprietary system from Tritech Software Systems, a CentralSquare company which is used by various Departments to manage City related building requests, physical asset management, and physical inventory control. It was most recently authorized by Ordinance 2731-2025, passed by City Council on November 3, 2025.
This ordinance requests approval to enter into the above-mentioned contract agreement in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of Section 329 of the Columbus City Code, as it has been determined that Tritech Software Systems, a CentralSquare company, is the sole provider and owner of the CentralSquare (Lucity) Work and Asset Management Systems.
Finally, this ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $53,701.07 for the above-described services for the period of one year from March 1, 2027, to February 28, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the contract being authorized by this ordinance are budgeted and available in the Department of Technology, Information Services operating fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Vendor: TriTech Software Systems, a CentralSquare company
Vendor no.: 024879
Expiration Date: July 14, 2022
Vendor will have their certification completed before the Purchase Order is completed.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Departments of Finance and Management and Public Service, to enter into a contract with Tritech Software Systems, a CentralSquare company, for maintenance and support of the CentralSquare (Lucity) Work and Asset Management Systems in accordance with the provi...
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