Explanation
This ordinance will authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and extend a contract with Oracle Corporation, for software maintenance support and upgrades associated with software that 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. The original contract was established April 10, 1998 pursuant to sole source provisions of Section 329 of the Columbus City Code.
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 from May 31, 2008 through May 30, 2009.
There is an immediate need for the Department of Technology to continue services with Oracle, this ordinance requests approval to continue services provided by Oracle in accordance with sole source provisions, of Section 329 of the Columbus City Code; as it has been determined that Oracle software can be purchased from third party vendors, however, only Oracle can supply network license, maintenance and support.
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 2005 was $434,616.73. During fiscal year 2006, and due to credits, the contract amount established was for $59,128.59, of which the department expended, in 2006, $44,346.57 of that amount, and the balance of $14,782.02 was invoiced and expended for software maintenance and support provided by Oracle. Prior year expenditure for this contract in fiscal year 2007 was $418,831.90. Funding is ava...
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