Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to renew an agreement with RER Enterprises Inc (dba Feeney Wireless LLC). The original contract (EL014863 and EL014867) was awarded to Feeney in 2013 (through Solicitation SA004993) by authority of ordinance 1806-2013, passed September 9, 2013. The original contract included two options to renew for additional one year terms. This ordinance will authorize the first renewal option (year 2 of a 3 year agreement) and provide for payment of the annual software maintenance and support agreement, with the coverage period from September 30, 2014 to September 29, 2015, at a cost of $40,000.00.
The City uses NetMotion software to enable mobile workers, including police officers and public utility field crews, to utilize computer applications over cellular communication networks. Without the NetMotion solution, these applications will not function when accessed over a cellular network, significantly diminishing the effectiveness and efficiency of City police officers and other mobile workers.
EMERGENCY:
Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of this contract in order to facilitate and maintain compliance with the software manufacturer’s terms of use.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Last year (2013) the Department of Technology expended $124,443.00 (via Ord. 1806-2013) with RER Enterprises Inc (dba Feeney Wireless LLC) in support of the NetMotion mobility solution. The 2014 cost for the annual software maintenance and support services in support of the NetMotion mobility solution is $40,000.00. The funds associated with this agreement have been budgeted and are available within the Department of Technology, Internal Services Fund (CPD and DPU) direct charge budget in the amount of $40,000.00. Including this renewal, the aggregate contract total amount is $164,443.00.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
RER Enterprises, Inc. dba Feeney Wireless, LLC CC# : 931302898 E...
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