Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes both the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) and the Director of the Department of Public Service to purchase AutoTURN software maintenance and support from Transoft Solutions Inc. The previous agreement was authorized by ordinance 2277-2012, passed November 12, 2012 through purchase order EL013795. This contract agreement will provide an additional year of coverage for the period of January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. The total cost of the annual software maintenance and support is $6,620.00.
The Division of Traffic Management operates several specialized traffic control computers which aids in signal timing changes, lane assignments, widening, choosing between signals and stop signs, two-way stops or multi-way stops. AutoTURN will assist in the modeling, analyzing, and visualizing vehicle movements in support of traffic engineering.
AutoTURN software is a proprietary product of Transoft Solutions, Inc. Transoft is the sole distributor of software maintenance and support. As such, this legislation is being submitted in accordance with sole source provisions of Columbus City Code, section 329.07.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor: Transoft Solutions Inc. C.C.#: 14 - 0111691 Expiration Date: 10/05/2017
EMERGENCY:
Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of this contract in order to facilitate and maintain uninterrupted services from this supplier.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This year the cost to establish a contract with Transoft Solutions Inc., for annual software maintenance and support for the AutoTURN program is $6,620.00. The funding associated with this ordinance in the amount of $6,620.00 is budgeted and available within The Department of Technology, Internal Services Fund.
Title
To authorize both the Director of the Department of Technology and the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into contract with Transoft S...
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