Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology to enter into an agreement/establish purchase orders with GuideSoft Inc., (dba Knowledge Services), for technology staff augmentation services by utilizing a State of Ohio contract with Knowledge Services contract number 0A1148, with an expiration date of June 30, 2017; authorized for the City's use by Ordinance No. 582-87. The Department of Technology requires staff augmentation services to assist with project management for technology projects and end-user support at the Department of Public Utilities, in support of the DoT Desktop Support team, required to compensate for staff vacancies in the Technology Project Management Office and Desktop section.
This ordinance will provide for up to 2,080 hours of service to be provided from January 2, 2016 through December 31, 2016 with the option to renew for up to two (2) additional two-year terms. Total additional cost of this service is $217,484.80.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
This ordinance will also authorize the transfer of appropriation between object level one codes (from OBL 1-01 to OBL1-03) within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Internal Services Fund to allow for sufficient appropriation for technology staff augmentation services related to project management for technology projects to compensate for staff vacancies.
EMERGENCY:
Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of these contracts in order to facilitate and maintain uninterrupted services from the supplier for critical technology staff augmentation services.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor Name: GuideSoft Inc. CC #: 351934449 Expiration Date: 10/30/2017
(dba Knowledge Services)
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