Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with RouteSmart Technologies, Inc., in the amount of up to $1,000,000.00 for the Facilities - Routing Optimization System project.
The Department of Public Service initiated a procurement effort that will result in the award and execution of a professional services contract. This project provides for the implementation of a route optimization software system for City of Columbus refuse collection and snow and ice removal services.
The Department of Public Service, Office of Support Services, solicited Requests for Proposals for the Facilities - Routing Optimization System project. The department formally advertised the project on the Vendor Services web site from December 24, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The city received three (3) responses. The Evaluation Committee met on March 4, 2015 and fully evaluated all proposals and deemed them responsive.
Company Name City/State Majority/MBE/FBE/ASN /PHC
WM Logistics, LLC Magnolia, TX MAJ
Hull & Associates, Inc. Dublin, OH MAJ
RouteSmart Technologies, Inc. Columbia, MD MAJ
The evaluation committee gave RouteSmart Technologies; Inc. the highest score and was awarded the Facilities - Routing Optimization System contract.
Searches in the System for Award Management (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against RouteSmart Technologies, Inc.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for RouteSmart Technologies, Inc. is 11-2975937 and expires 1/20/17.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $1,000,000.00 are available for this project in the Streets and Highways Bond Fund within the Department of Public Service. Amendment to the 2015 Capital Improvements Budget is necessary to establish sufficient cash and authority in the proper project.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
The department re...
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