BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Dataskill, Inc., for annual subscription and support of IBM Rational software. DoT uses IBM Rational software to manage its technology application development, enabling the Applications Section to deliver high quality support to its city department customers, utilizing industry best practices in application development.
DoT purchased IBM Rational license subscriptions by authority of ordinance 1259-2009, passed November 9, 2009 (purchase order FL004485). This agreement will enable the DoT to receive the latest versions of IBM Rational software and access IBM technical support. This support needs to be renewed annually.
This year, DoT published solicitation SA005799 to procure this service. From the three bids received, Dataskill, Inc., provided the lowest response to the solicitation, offering service for the coverage term period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, at a cost of $42,168.21. Subject to mutual agreement and approval of proper City authorities, the agreement can be annually extended for two (2) additional years.
EMERGENCY:
Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of this contract in order to facilitate and maintain uninterrupted services from the supplier. Supplier has requested that a certified purchase order must be received by June 26, 2015. Current license subscription will expire June 30, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In 2013 and 2014 $38,601.47 and $39,789.47 was legislated respectively for annual subscription and support of IBM Rational software maintenance and support. This year, for the term period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 the cost of the contract will be for $42,168.21. The funds for this purchase are budgeted and available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Internal Services Fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor Name: Dataskill, Inc. C.C.#: 33 - 0211401 Expiration Date: 03/17/2017
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Dataskill, Inc., for annual subscription and support of IBM Rational software; to authorize the expenditure of $42,168.21, from the Department of Technology Information Services Division, Internal Services Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($42,168.21)
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WHEREAS, this legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Dataskill, Inc., for annual subscription and support of IBM Rational software. DoT uses IBM Rational software to manage its technology application development, enabling the Applications Section to deliver high quality support to its city department customers, utilizing industry best practices in application development; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Technology published solicitation SA005799 to procure this service. Dataskill, Inc., provided the lowest response to the solicitation, offering service for the coverage term period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, at a cost of $42,168.21. Subject to mutual agreement and approval of proper City authorities, the agreement can be annually extended for two (2) additional years; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exist in the daily operation of the Department of Technology in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to enter into a contract with Dataskill, Inc., for subscription support of the IBM Rational software, so as not to impact the daily operation of the services provided; thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1: That the Director of the Department of Technology is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Dataskill, Inc., for IBM Rational software support, in the amount of $42,168.21, with a coverage term period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.
SECTION 2: That the expenditure of $42,168.21 or so much thereof as may be necessary is hereby authorized to be expended from:
Div.: 47-02|Fund: 514|Sub-Fund: 001|OCA Code: 470202|Obj. Level 1: 03|Obj. Level 3: 3369|Amount: $42,168.21
SECTION 3: That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 4: That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 5: That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.