Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT), on behalf of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), to renew a contract with B2GNow/Ask Reply, Inc. for the annual hosting subscription, maintenance, and support of the B2GNow software at a cost of $132,849.15.
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion uses B2GNow software to help the City implement its supplier diversity management system, integrated with the City's financial and data management systems, and provide hosting services to support ongoing operations. The new agreement, under ordinance 3049-2025 allowed for four (4) additional annual renewal options through January 31, 2031.
This ordinance authorizes the first renewal and the expenditure of $132,849.15 for a 12-month period, beginning January 31, 2027, and ending January 30, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the above-described services are budgeted and available within the 2026 Department of Technology, direct charge agency, Information Services Operating Fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Vendor: B2GNow/AskReply, Inc
DAX Vendor Acct. #: 025106
Expiration Date: 7/16/2025
Vendor will have their certification completed before the Purchase Order is completed.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT), on behalf of the Mayor's Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), to renew a contract for the annual hosting subscription, maintenance, and support of the B2GNow software; and to authorize the expenditure of $132,849.15 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. ($132,849.15)
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Technology has a need to renew a contract with B2GNow/Ask Reply, Inc. for the annual hosting subscription, maintenance, and support of the B2GNow software; and
WHEREAS, the city currently uses B2GNow software to help the City implement its supplier diversity management system, integrated with the City's financial and data management systems, ...
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