Explanation
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Technology has a need to renew a contract with Emerson Network Power, Liebert Services, Inc., formerly known as Liebert Global Services, established by Ordinance No. 1160-2006, for annual maintenance and related services associated with the Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) systems, utilized by the Department of Technology. The contract was most recently renewed by authority of ordinance 0339-2011 (purchase order EL011561). This contract covers services for computer and data centers at two separate locations, and allows for continuous operations when power fluctuations and failures occur. The original contract provided language that allows for modifications and renewals for additional coverage periods at the end of each year's coverage period, contingent upon the express written approval of all parties and the City's appropriation and authorization of funds.
Approval of this ordinance will make provisions for an annual maintenance service agreement, with a total cost of $46,236.00. This amount is for both locations with a coverage period of 4/19/2012 through 4/18/2013.
Liebert Services, the service division of Emerson Network Power, is the only factory authorized service provider for the UPS equipment used at the City's data centers. As such, approval of this ordinance will allow the agreement with Emerson Network Power to be established in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code, Section 329.07.
FISCAL IMPACT:
For fiscal years 2010 and 2011, the amounts of $56,923.00 and $51,162.00, respectively were expended for maintenance support and related services with Emerson Network Power, Liebert Services, Inc., formerly known as Liebert Global Services, for the batteries UPS system. The funding for this renewal is available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, internal service fund. The 2012 annual maintenance total cost of $46,236.00 will provide annua...
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