Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Software House International (SHI), for annual subscription and support of IBM Rational software. DoT uses IBM Rational software to manage its technology application development, enabling the Applications Section to deliver high quality support to its city department customers, utilizing industry best practices in application development.
DoT purchased IBM Rational license subscriptions by authority of ordinance 1259-2009, passed November 9, 2009 (purchase order FL004485). This agreement will enable the DoT to receive the latest versions of IBM Rational software and access IBM technical support. This support needs to be renewed annually.
This year, DoT published solicitation SA004367 to procure this service. SHI provided the only response to the solicitation, offering service for the coverage term period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, at a cost of $36,370.49. Subject to mutual agreement and approval of proper City authorities, the agreement can be annually extended for two (2) additional years.
The SHI response also included amended terms to the City's standard agreement. These amended terms have been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. Given the amended terms, this ordinance requests waiver of competitive bidding requirements, in accordance with section 329.27 of Columbus City Code.
EMERGENCY:
Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of this contract in order to facilitate and maintain uninterrupted services from the supplier.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The funds for this purchase in the amount of $36,370.49 are budgeted and available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Internal Services Fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor: Software House International (SHI) Corporation C.C.#: 22 - 3009648 Expiration Date: 11/16/2013
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