Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to renew a contract with GovConnection, Inc. dba Connection Public Sector Solutions for Autodesk software subscriptions and technical support on behalf of the Departments of Public Service, Building and Zoning Services and Public Utilities.
The original contract was established and authorized by Ord. No. 0327-2022, passed on March 21, 2022 and included three annual renewal options. The first renewal was authorized by ordinance 0674-2023, which passed on March 20, 2023. This ordinance authorizes the second renewal option at a total cost $144,327.58 for a term of one year, starting on April 1, 2024 and ending on March 31, 2025.
Autodesk software is used for mapping and to create and/or update shop drawings and architectural plans, making it easier for DPS and DPU to share data with customers, agencies, consultants and other parties with whom they interact. This ordinance will enable these departments to continue receiving updated versions of Autodesk software and access technical support for their software.
This ordinance also authorizes the expenditure of $144,327.58 for the above-described purpose.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the services described in this ordinance are available and budgeted in the Information Services Operating Fund. This ordinance is contingent on passage of the 2024 operating budget.
EMERGENCY
Emergency designation is being requested to ensure the continuation of these critical services from this supplier. Without the timely passage of this ordinance, the City will not have the ability to receive critical updated versions of the Autodesk software, nor the ability to access technical support used for mapping and to create shop drawings, architectural plans and other shared data.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Vendor Name: GovConnection, Inc., dba Connection Public Sector Solutions; Vendor Acct./CC #: 021308; Expiration Date: 2/28/2025
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