Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to modify and extend a contract with WorldLingo Translations LLC (WorldLingo), for services that support international and multilingual public access to the city's web sites, via the internet. The contract provides for translation services that help facilitate effective internet services on a 24-hour; 7-day basis. It will continue the use of automated software that was implemented in December 2002 to translate Columbus web-site text into a variety of languages. This automated translation service enables the city to communicate effectively with a diverse local constituency and with potential business partners around the world. The city does not have the necessary resources and skill-sets available to provide the translation services.
The initial service offering was based on quarterly payments at a guaranteed price for a three-year period. This ordinance will provide funding for the final year of a three year agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
During fiscal 2002 $15,396.70 was expended through OARnet for startup fees and two quarterly coverage periods (six months total) beginning effective December 10, 2002 through May 31, 2003. An additional $18,445.05 was encumbered and expended from fiscal 2003 funds to cover from June 1, 2003 through February 29, 2004. During fiscal year 2004, $30,442.05 was expended with WorldLingo, yet $24,593.40 was for services provided to support twelve months beginning March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2005. The amount of $23,994.00 is available within the Department of Technology, information services fund, for the coverage period of March 1, 2005 through February 28, 2006.
EMERGENCY:
There is an immediate need to modify and extend a contract with WorldLingo to maintain on-going support and to allow for uninterrupted daily operations.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 52-2386970 Expires: 05/30/2006
Title
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