Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into an agreement with Software House International Corp. (SHI) for Autodesk software subscription renewal and technical support, on behalf of the Departments of Public Service (DPS) and Public Utilities (DPU). The agreement may be renewed annually for two additional one (1) year terms by mutual agreement and approval of proper City authorities. The agreement included options to renew for two additional one year terms. The term of this agreement will be for the period January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016, at a cost of $44,407.00.
The Department of Technology is procuring this service through Chapter 329.06 of Columbus City Code, pursuant to solicitation SA006040. Five responses to this solicitation were received by the bid opening date of October 1, 2015. Software House International Corp is the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder.
Autodesk software is used for mapping and the creation and/or updating of shop drawings and architectural plans, making it easier for the Departments of Public Service and Public Utilities to share data with customers, agencies, consultants and other interested parties with whom they interact. This ordinance will enable the departments to continue receiving updated versions of Autodesk software and access technical support for their software.
This ordinance will also authorize the transfer of appropriation between object level one codes (from OBL1-02 to OBL1- 03) within the Department of Technology, direct charge budget for the Department of Public Service - Street Construction to allow for sufficient appropriation to make the purchase of Autodesk software subscription and technical support.
EMERGENCY:
Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of this agreement in order to initiate services from the supplier at the prices proposed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this ordinance will allow ...
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