Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. for Software Support and Maintenance of the Cornerstone Learning Management Software, CyberU Program. The contract amount being authorized by this ordinance is $31,045.35.
The Cornerstone OnDemand learning management software is used by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) aka Columbus Water and Power (CWP) to manage mandatory and optional training for its employees. The City's Learning Management Software System is a proprietary system from Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc., and as such, the city must purchase annual hosting support and maintenance services from Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. also provides support and maintenance for this software program. Due to the proprietary nature of this software system it is in the best interest of the City to execute this contract per the sole source procurement provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes.
Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. is the sole developer of the software and will provide all support and maintenance required to keep the system up to date. This contract will be in effect from November 8, 2025 up to and including November 7,2026. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be requested and is subject to mutual agreement between the parties, approval of City Council, and appropriation and certification of funds by the City Auditor. This contract shall not automatically renew.
Principal Parties:
Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.
1601 Cloverfield Blvd South
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Laura Baker, (310) 346-8428
Contract Compliance Number: 000683
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: PENDING UPDATE
Fiscal Impact: $31,045.35 is available from within the Public Utilities Operating Funds to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
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