Explanation
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Technology has a need to renew a contract with Emerson Network Power, Liebert Services, Inc., formerly known as Liebert Global Services, established by Ordinance No. 1160-2006, for annual maintenance and related services associated with the Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) systems, utilized by the Department of Technology. This contract covers services for computer and data centers at three separate locations, and allows for continuous operations when power fluctuations and failures occur. The original contract provided language that allows for modifications and renewals for additional coverage periods at the end of each year's coverage period, contingent upon the express written approval of all parties and the City's appropriation and authorization of funds.
Approval of this ordinance will make provisions for a annual maintenance service agreement, with a total cost of $56,923.00. This amount is for all three locations with a coverage period of 4/19/2010 through 4/18/2011. Also, approval of this ordinance will allow the agreement to be established in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code, Section 329.07.
FISCAL IMPACT: For fiscal years 2007 and 2008, the amounts of $31,216.10 and $32,777.00, respectively were expended for maintenance support and related services with Emerson Network Power, Liebert Services, Inc., formerly known as Liebert Global Services, for the batteries UPS system. The total amount expended in fiscal year 2009, for three locations was $58,221.89. Funding for this renewal is available within the Department of Technology's Information Services Fund 2010 budget. This annual maintenance total cost of $56,923.00 will provide annual coverage for three locations, which will bring the annual maintenance contract aggregate total to$216,828.99.
EMERGENCY:
Emergency legislation is requested in order to facilitate immediate payment and no interruption of se...
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