Explanation
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with GeoNexus Technologies, LLC for the GeoWorx Map and GeoWorx Sync Software Support and Maintenance for the Department of Public Utilities. The agreement for this service will be established in accordance with the pertinent provisions for Sole Source Procurement of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code.
The GeoWorx Software programs are utilized by the Department of Public Utilities agencies as a mapping and record synchronization system. The program has been utilized for approximately 4 years. GeoNexus Technologies, LLC is the sole developer of the software and will provide all licenses and support. The support agreement is in effect for a period of one (1) year to and including February 28, 2018.
SUPPLIER: GeoNexus Technologies, LLC (27-1138304); Expires 9/7/2017
GeoNexus Technologies, LLC does not hold MBE/FBE status.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
FISCAL IMPACT: $22,679.00 is being requested and was budgeted for this service. This ordinance is contingent on the passage of the 2017 Operating Budget, Ordinance #2863-2016.
$49,878.96 was spent in 2016
$20,999.00 was spent in 2015
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement in accordance with sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code with GeoNexus Technologies, LLC for software support and maintenance of GeoWorx Map and GeoWorx Sync programs for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of $1,383.42 from the Electricity Operating Fund, $8,799.45 from the Water Operating Fund, $9,865.37 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and $2,630.76 from the Stormwater Operating Fund. ($22,679.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities utilizes the GeoWorx Map and GeoWorx Sync software programs by GeoNexus Technologies, LLC, the sole developer of this software; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities to authorize the Director to establish a service agreement in accordance with the pertinent provisions for Sole Source Procurement of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code for said software support; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities is authorized to enter into a service agreement with GeoNexus Technologies, LLC, 3005 Boardwalk. Suite 107, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, for GeoWorx Map and GeoWorx Sync software support for a period of one (1) year, in accordance with the pertinent provisions for Sole Source procurement of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $22,679.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.