Explanation
The purpose of this legislation it to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a planned modification of an existing service agreement with Irth Solutions, Inc. to supply, integrate and support a Ticket Management System (TMS) for the purpose of receiving and processing utility line locate requests as generated by the Ohio Utilities Protection Service (OUPS). The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities (DPU) receives approximately 120,000 buried asset utility line locate requests from OUPS annually. Upon receipt of these requests, DPU marks underground electric, water, and sewer facilities in the proposed excavation area. The TMS provides an internet-based ticket management solution as well as a locally installed mobile solution which can operate in a disconnected environment.
The original contract is in effect for one (1) year to and including February 28, 2013. The contract language allows for the Department of Public Utilities to extend the contract for two (2) additional years on a year to year basis upon mutual agreement and budgeted funds. This proposed modification is the 2nd year of the contract. The new expiration date will be February 28, 2014.
SUPPLIER: Irth Solutions, Inc. (31-1137223), expires May 11, 2013 and does not hold MBE/FBE status.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
1. Amount of additional funds: Total amount of additional funds for this contract modification No. 1 is $31,500.00. Total contract amount including this modification is $61,500.00.
2. Reason additional funds were not foreseen: The need for additional funds was known at the time of the initial contract, as this is a planned modification of the contract. This legislation is to encumber the funds budgeted for fiscal year 201...
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