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File #: 0305-2025    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 1/28/2025 In control: Finance & Governance Committee
On agenda: 3/3/2025 Final action: 3/5/2025
Title: To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities, to modify the contract with Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions LLC/Telvent USA, LLC, for professional services, software licensing and ArcFM software maintenance and support associated with the IVR Responder 10.8.1 upgrade project for the Department of Public Utilities (DPU); to extend PO433905 for a period of twelve (12) months in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Attachments: 1. 0305-2025 Sole Souce Form, 2. City of Columbus 2023 - Sole Source
Explanation

BACKGROUND:

This ordinance authorizes the Department of Technology for on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities to modify a contract with Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions LLC/Telvent USA, LLC, for professional services, software licensing and ArcFM software maintenance and support associated with the IVR Responder 10.8.1 upgrade project.

Ordinance 2182-2020 authorized the Department of Technology for on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions LLC/Telvent USA, LLC, for professional services, software licensing and ArcFM software maintenance and support associated with the IVR Responder 10.8.1 upgrade project for the Department of Public Utilities (DPU). Ordinance 1498-2023 authorized the completion/finalization of the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system 10.8.1 upgrade project.

This ordinance authorizes the extension of PO433905 for a period of twelve (12) months, to March 8, 2026. Extending this purchase order PO433905 is to allow for the continuation and completion of the Division of Power's (DOP) Responder Upgrade Project which uses a system called Responder to track and manage power outages, etc. for the Department of Public Utilities (DPU). The vendor, Schneider Electric, is not expected to complete all required work prior to expiration. The scope of the project and the total amount of the PO have not changed. Rather, the extension will ensure access to the balance of funds the purchase order through the conclusion of the aforementioned project.

This ordinance requests approval of services provided by Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions LLC/Telvent USA, LLC for the IVR Responder ArcFM Upgrade 10.8.1, in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of Chapter 329 of Columbus City Codes. It has been determined that Schneider Electric Smart Grid Solutions LLC/Telvent USA, LLC is the sole source of software licensing.

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