Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with GeoNexus Technologies, LLC for software upgrade services related to the integration of the Department of Public Utilities' Geographic Information System (GIS) Dashboard and Oracle Work and Asset Management (WAM) software. The GIS Dashboard provides spatial location information for DPU distribution assets. The Oracle WAM software provides work order management of those same distribution assets.
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) advertised Request for Proposals (RFPs) for the subject services in the City Bulletin in accordance with the relevant provisions of Columbus City Code Chapter 329 relating to the award of professional service contracts, through requests for proposals (SA004353). Four hundred one (401) vendors were solicited, including thirty five (35) minority and female owned businesses on April 21, 2012. One (1) proposal (MAJ) was received on May 18, 2012. The proposal was reviewed based on quality and feasibility. GeoNexus Technologies, LLC was determined to be qualified to provide the software and services for the GIS and WAM Integration Project, for which the Director of Public Utilities concurred.
Due to a shortage of resources a reprioritization of existing projects occurred resulting in the need to extend the timeline for this project. Work under this modification is a continuation of services included in the scope of the original bid contract. The base software is already in use within DPU and this upgrade is designed to complement and enhance the existing solution by synchronizing data across systems. This modification No. 2 will extend the contract to allow for continuation of the project through completion and payment of all invoices. All other terms and conditions of the contract will remain in effect through the duration of the contract. This modification is in accordance with the relevant provisions of Co...
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