Explanation
Background:
This legislation authorizes the Franklin County Municipal Court, Clerk of Court (hereinafter "Municipal Court Clerk") to enter into a contract with Oracle America, Inc. for the renewal of software license updates and support services for the period of May 31, 2013 through May 30, 2014 to be paid on a quarterly basis.
Ordinance 0806-2002 passed by Council on May 20, 2002, established a contract between Oracle USA, Inc. and the Franklin County Municipal Court for the restructuring of the Oracle licensing and support services for CourtView 2000, the Municipal Court Clerk's case management system. Oracle support and maintenance has been ongoing since 2002.
Bid Information:
The Municipal Court Clerk received a quote from Oracle America, Inc. in the amount of $47,857.92 for software license updates and support services.
The Municipal Court Clerk's Office solicited formal competitive bids through SA004917, in accordance with Columbus City Code, Chapter 329. The bid opening date was April 29, 2013. There were no responses.
The Municipal Court Clerk, respectfully requests to waive the competitive bid provisions of the Columbus City Code, Chapter 329, to contract directly with Oracle America, Inc. It is in the best interest of the City to waive competitive bidding for the continuity of the services.
Compliance number: Oracle America, Inc. compliance # 94-2805249
Expiration Date: 4/24/2014
In May 2010 Oracle USA, Inc. updated their W-9 to reflect the company name as Oracle America, Inc. with a new federal ID number but the same business address.
This 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 finding for recovery certified search.
Emergency: There is an immediate need to enter into a contract with Oracle America, Inc. for the continuity of Oracle software license updates and support servic...
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