Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to execute a service contract with Cultivate Geospatial Solutions LLC for the maintenance and enhancement of the PAWS 2.0 software used to generate roadway construction plans designed in-house for citywide roadway and pedestrian facilities by the Division of Design and Construction.
The Department of Public Service is responsible for maintaining the City's roadway system in a safe manner. The aforementioned project will allow the Division of Design and Construction to maximize efficiencies in assessing, generating, and designing pavement marking, sign, and construction plans using GIS within the PAWS 2.0 system.
This software was developed by Cultivate Geospatial Solutions (CGS) subcontracting for Polygon Solutions under a DOT-administered contract. The Division of Design and Construction is moving the contract administration to the Department of Public Service and will contract directly with Cultivate Geospatial Solutions LLC.
This ordinance also requests approval to continue services provided by Cultivate Geospatial Solutions LLC , in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; as it has been determined that Cultivate Geospatial Solutions LLC is the sole proprietor and developer of this specialized PAWS 2.0 system.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for Cultivate Geospatial Solutions, LLC is CC033768 and expires on 02/22/2025.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $290,000.00 is available within Fund 2265, the Street Construction, Maintenance, and Repair Fund, within the Department of Public Service.
4. EMERGENCY JUSTIFICATION
Emergency action is requested to facilitate the execution of the service contract so as not to delay the addition of needed efficiencies identifying street maintenance and signage issues to ensure the safety of the traveling public and cost savings therein.
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