Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes and directs the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with Software House International on behalf of the Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk for Microsoft SQL server 2005 standard edition licenses. This software is being acquired through a bid state term contract (0A02011 - Expiration 1/30/2007) that is available for the city's use. As a result, it is requested that the provisions of competitive bidding be waived.
The Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk's office employs Altiris software to manage the 400 + workstations in the network. The software requires the use of Microsoft SQL server 2005 standard edition licenses for program updates, operating system upgrades and real-time inventory of resources without user intervention.
This company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
Contract Compliance: Software House International CC# 223009648 - Expiration 11/09/2007
Fiscal Impact: Funding for this purchase is available within the Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk's 2006 computer fund budget.
Emergency action is requested to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the city's accounting system as soon as possible. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management.
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To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with Software House International on behalf of the Franklin County Municipal Court Clerk for Microsoft Office 2005 software; to authorize the expenditure of $29,712.00 or so much as may be needed from the Clerk's computerization fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($29,712.00)
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WHEREAS, the Frank...
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