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File #: 1814-2012    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 8/7/2012 In control: Public Utilities Committee
On agenda: 9/24/2012 Final action: 9/26/2012
Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned modification with Resource International, Inc. for Oracle WAM Database and System Administration Services for the Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the expenditure of $9,422.06 from the Electricity Operating Fund, $59,930.48 from the Water Operating Fund, $67,190.10 from the Sewer System Operating Fund and $17,917.36 from the Stormwater Operating Fund ($154,460.00).
Attachments: 1. ORD1814-2012Information
Explanation

The Department of Public Utilities entered into a contract with Resource International, Inc. to provide Oracle WAM Database and System Administration Services for the Department of Public Utilities. The project scope entails administration of the Department of Public Utilities' "Work and Asset Management (WAM)" system with a full enterprise license. The goal is to leverage the Department's mission critical data and systems in order to empower them to provide service to their customers that are more proactive, transparent, and data driven. The consultant will provide database administration and system administration duties, and facilitate performance tracking and reporting. This contract is the result of a Request for Proposal received on January 28, 2011. The original contract covers a five-year period with each phase subject to review and approval by the City Council, the Mayor, and the Auditor's certification of funds.

This is the first modification of the contract. This phase will cover the costs associated with Phase 2 as defined in the original proposal. All terms and conditions of the original agreement remain in full force and effect.

SUPPLIER: Resource International, Inc. 31-0669793, expires May 23, 2014
Resource International, Inc. holds FBE status.

1. Amount of additional funds: The amount of additional funds needed for Phase 2 is $154,460.00. The original contract ("Phase 1") was established for $300,000.00. The total cost of the original contract ("Phase 1") and this modification ("Phase 2") is $454,460.00. The modification of the maximum monetary obligation under this contract represents funding added during the contract period for costs related to the services provided. The need for increased funding is to cover anticipated contract billings December 1, 2012 through November 30, 2013.

2. Reason additional needs were not foreseen: The need for additional funds was foreseen and is outlined in the original agreement a...

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