Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with Timmons Group, Inc. for services related to the GIS data model migration to the Utility Network Model project. The modification amount being authorized by this ordinance is $341,541.60. The original contract was authorized by Ordinance 1516-2024 and terminates August 31, 2026.
The Department of Public Utilities maintains separate geodatabases for sewerage (sanitary, combined, and stormwater), water, and electric. Each with its own existing geometric network (GN). This project will help migrate from the GN data model and implement Esri’s Utility Network Model (UNM).
Procurement:
The Department of Public Utilities solicited competitive bids through the Vendor Services and Bonfire websites from January 29, 2024 to March 8, 2024 for these services in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code (RFQ026745). Four (4) bids, all by majority vendors, were received. All were deemed responsive and were evaluated on March 21, 2024. The evaluation committee determined that Timmons Group, Inc. submitted the strongest proposal because its applicable past performance, well-defined proposal that meets the project needs, and approach for both the wet and dry side of utility needs.
The project is expected to be completed in spring or summer of 2026. Additional modifications will be requested, as needed, in future years to continue supporting the project. For each year of the contract, funding is contingent on funding availability, mutual agreement between the parties, approval of City Council, and certification of funds by the City Auditor.
This ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code pertaining to contract modifications.
1. Amount of additional funds: The total amount of additional funds needed for this contract modification #1 is $341,541.60. Total c...
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