Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation will authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, and the Director of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, to enter into and modify a contract for software support services on the TeleStaff automated staffing software from Kronos, Inc. at a cost of $16,592.47 for the coverage term period from June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017. The current contract (ED053117) agreement is being modified to allow the Department of Technology to manage the maintenance agreement of the TeleStaff automated staffing software on behalf of the Division of Police. This is the automated staffing system used by the Police identification unit and Communications personnel. The most recent renewal for maintenance and support was authorized in 2015 through purchase order ED053117 for $16,267.71.
The TeleStaff automated staffing software is a proprietary system from Kronos, Inc. As such, the City must purchase annual support and maintenance from Kronos, Inc. This ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the provisions of sole source procurement of the City of Columbus Code Chapter 329.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor: Kronos, Inc. CC#: 04-2640942 Expiration Date: 01/07/2017
(DAX Vendor Account #: 000190)
EMERGENCY:
Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of this contract in order to facilitate and maintain uninterrupted services from the supplier.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In 2015 funds were expended in the amount of $16,267.71 (via ED053117) for software support services for the TeleStaff automated staffing software from Kronos, Inc This year (2016), the cost is $16,592.47 for software support services. Funds are budgeted and available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. Including this request, the aggregate contract total amount is $32,860.18.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology and the Director of the Department of ...
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