Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT), on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to enter into an agreement with DLT Solutions for Oracle Weblogic software licensing, maintenance and support. Oracle Weblogic is an application server software needed to support the Columbus Utility Billing System (CUBS). The term of this agreement is from the date of a certified purchase order through May 30, 2013. The agreement may be renewed annually for two additional terms by mutual agreement and approval of proper City authorities. The cost of the service provided under this agreement is $192,007.02. However the ordinance also request approval of $27,992.98 for contingency to accommodate a potential and unforeseen price increase by the Oracle Corporation effective 12/01/2012. The total cost of the service provided under this agreement including the contingency is $220,000.00.
The Department of Technology is procuring this service through chapter 329.06 of Columbus City Code, pursuant to solicitation SA004596. Three responses to this solicitation were received by the bid opening date of October 4, 2012. The low bid offered by Mythics, Inc. was deemed non-responsive due to terms and conditions referenced in STS 534059, which expired 11/13/2012. DLT Solutions is the lowest responsive, responsible, and best bidder.
Mythics, Inc. : $190,990.48
DLT Solutions: $192,007.02
OGIS Communications: $218,000.00
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor: DLT Solutions: 54-1599882: Expiration: 08/02/2013
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total funding for this purchase, in the amount of $192,007.02 plus contingency $27,992.98 for a total purchase amount of $220,000.00 is available within the Department of Technology, Internal Service Fund.
EMERGENCY ACTION:
Emergency action is requested to allow timely execution of the contract before 2012 year-end closing and...
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