Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into contract with SHI International Corporation (SHI) to provide Crystal Reports and Business Objects licenses, software maintenance and support services for the Department of Technology. The City uses the aforementioned products for a variety of things, including but not limited to, the delivery of reports from its Performance Series financial and Accela permitting systems.
Bids for this service were sought using the city’s electronic vendor bid portal (RFQ#002116) and were opened on August 3rd, 2016. SHI International Corporation, whose bid totaled $31,492.00, submitted the only responsive bid. The other bid, submitted by CDW, totaled $31,117.10, slightly lower than that of SHI’s, but was non-responsive.
This is a one year contract with two annual renewal options requiring City Council approval.
The term of this contract is September 29, 2016 through September 28, 2017.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funds are budgeted and available within the Department of Technology’s information services operating budget.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION:
Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of this contract in order to facilitate and maintain uninterrupted services from the supplier.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor: SHI International Corporation (DAX Vendor Account #: 001671)
Contract compliance #: 223009648 Expiration Date: 8/3/2018
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to contract with SHI International Corporation to provide Crystal Reports and Business Objects licenses, software maintenance and support services for the Department of Technology; to authorize the expenditure of $31,492.00 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($31,492.00)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus uses Crystal Reports and Business Objects for many things, including the delivery of...
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