Explanation
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of the Department of Technology for the Information Services Division to modify and extend contract CT-19292 with Oracle Corporation, for the annual renewal of software maintenance support and upgrades. This contract was established April 10, 1998 pursuant to sole source provisions of Section 329 of the Columbus City Code. Although Oracle software can be purchased from third party vendors, only Oracle Corporation can supply maintenance support and upgrades for its products.
The software utilized supports business management applications utilized citywide; such as 311, WASIMS, Performance Series, Income Tax, GIS and various other applications. The software is server based and has given the city the capability to web enable applications for citizens' use and ensure compliance with licensing agreements.
Also, this ordinance will provide for the change of Oracle Corporation company's Federal Identification (FID) number for contracts and purchase orders currently in process and established with Oracle Corporation. This ordinance will authorize the assignment of all past, present and future business done by the City of Columbus with Oracle Corporation from FID# 94-2871189 to FID# 84-1332677; with the contract compliance expiring on 05/07/2009.
The passage of this ordinance will allow the Department of Technology to continue receiving software upgrades and support, improving the application and database performance. This contract covers a twelve month period through May 30, 2008.
EMERGENCY: There is an immediate need to modify and extend a contract with Oracle Corporation to maintain on-going support and to allow for uninterrupted daily operations.
FISCAL IMPACT: Prior year expenditure for this contract in fiscal year 2004 was $397,154.47 and in fiscal year 2005 was $434,616.73. During fiscal year 2006, and due to credits, the contract amount established was for $59,128.59, of which ...
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