Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Division of Water purchased the software for the Water and Sewer Information Management System (WASIMS) from Indus Utility Systems (fka SCT Utility Systems). We have made modifications to the system over the last few years which have caused issues that need to be addressed, therefore, we would like Indus to perform a system assessment and data analysis. The goal of assessing the system will be to optimize our internal business processes, improve efficiencies, minimize reliance on modifications moving forward, and maximize the value of our CIS solution. The goal of analyzing data will be to determine the root cause of where the modifications have caused problems. Because the software program is proprietary to the vendor, we would like to enter into a sole source contract with Indus Utility Systems, for a system assessment and data analysis of our WASIMS billing system, in the amount of $100,000.00. The Contract Compliance Number for the Indus Utility Systems is 23-2296631. They do not have MBE/FBE status.
It is requested that this Ordinance be handled in an emergency manner as the quicker they assess the system and make recommendations, the quicker we can optimize our internal business practices.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Division of Water has not budgeted any funds for this project. Object Level One "03" expenditures will be reprioritized in order to cover the deficit. There have been no expenditures for this type of project in the last two years.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract, with Indus Utility Systems, for a system assessment and data analysis of our WASIMS billing system, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code, to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from Water Systems Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Water purchased software from Indus Utility Systems (fka S...
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