Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to enter into a maintenance and support contract agreement with Digital Prototype Systems Inc. dba DPS Telecom, for the DPS system that monitors the Fiber Network and the On-air Cable TV Access Channels 3, 21, and 25. This system is the first responder to any outages that occur in the City of Columbus. The coverage term period is from February 27, 2015 through February 26, 2018.
Digital Prototype Systems Inc. dba DPS Telecom is the sole source supplier for software licenses, maintenance and support for the DPS system. This is a proprietary system that has been in place for over 17 years, the hardware and software are supported solely by this manufacturer. For this reason, this ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the provisions of Sole Source procurement of the City of Columbus Section 329.07.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION:
Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of this contract and initiate services from the supplier at the price offered and to also continue with services that are necessary to support daily operations.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost for the maintenance and support contract agreement with Digital Prototype Systems Inc. dba DPS Telecom is $14,832.00. The funds for this expenditure are budgeted and available in the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, internal service fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor: Digital Prototype Systems Inc. dba DPS Telecom CC#/FID#: 77 - 0269867 Expiration Date: 12/04/2014
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a maintenance and support contract agreement with Digital Prototype Systems Inc., dba DPS Telecom, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $14,832.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, internal servi...
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