Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to modify and extend a contract with Info Tech, Inc. to continue and expand the city-wide implementation of electronic bidding for construction procurement.
In 2010, the City of Columbus, through the Department of Public Service, advertised for electronic bidding services for construction procurement and selected Info Tech, Inc. as the vendor to provide the services (SA003503). Electronic bidding was first implemented in the Department of Public Service in 2011 as a pilot project with the intent of other departments using the software in 2012; however, in 2012, the City began discussions about changing the Columbus City Code, Chapter 329, as it relates to construction procurement. These discussions and the resulting changes in code, policy, and procedure suspended the implementation of electronic bidding beyond the Department of Public Service.
The changes to City Code became effective January 1, 2015, so it is now time to expand the use of electronic bidding for construction procurement to the Departments of Finance and Management, Public Utilities, Recreation and Parks, Technology, and other departments that may advertise for construction services in the future. The expansion of electronic bidding is a continuation of the City’s efforts to modernize and improve the City’s construction procurement processes.
The Department of Public Service executed the original contract with Info Tech, Inc. in 2010 (ED042722). The term of the original contract is from the date of execution through February 28, 2016. The Department of Finance and Management wishes to modify and extend the contract on behalf of the City and will serve as the City representative going forward, per Columbus City Code Section 329, as the Director of the Department of Finance and Management has the responsibility and authority to adopt procedures and policies relating to citywide procurement proces...
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