Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Technology, on behalf of the Civil Service Commission, to modify an existing contract (associated with current purchase order ED038195) for additional licenses (six additional Sigma 5 AMS PE end-user licenses), of which the maintenance and support is included, from Governmentjobs.com (also known as NeoGov and previously known as Sigma Data Systems, Inc.). Maintenance and support for these additional licenses will be covered under the existing license support agreement, which has a renewal coverage period date of February 28, 2010. At that time, and contingent upon approval of the City, Governmentjobs.com and an approved certified purchase order, the maintenance and support will be renewed for the next term coverage period of twelve months, bringing all license maintenance and support coterminous.
The additional Sigma 5 AMS PE end-user licenses will be part of an applicant management database system which provides applicant tracking information as it relates to vital intake, test administration, exam grades and certifications. This application provides printed letters or email notifications to applicants along with the ability to produce various statistical reports. Also, this application allows individuals to apply on-line for open recruitments and will maintain that data permanently in the Sigma database. It will also maintain the Commission's current on-line application process to allow for resume submission, self-service applicant employment profile updating, and electronic notification of exams and vacancies. In addition, Sigma AMS is currently used by the Division of Police in Recruiting to recruit and track potential Police Officer candidates.
In 1993, the original contract was established in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions, of Section 329 of the Columbus City Code. This ordinance is requesting the same sole source approval, as Governmentjobs.com is ...
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