Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation will authorize the Director of the Department of Technology on behalf of the Department of Human Resources to continue a contract agreement with Halogen Software, Inc. in order to provide continuous performance management software services, training, and support to City of Columbus employees. The original agreement was authorized by Ordinance No. 2327-2014 (EL016433) passed by City Council on November 12, 2014. It was most recently modified through PO046364, authorized by ordinance 2952-2016, passed December 12, 2016. This contract agreement will provide for software services and support for the period March 31, 2017 to March 30, 2018 at a cost of $18,933.97.
Halogen Software is utilized by the Department of Human Resources to increase the functionality and awareness of the performance management program and to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of employee performance in order to keep employees, supervisors, and managers engaged.
Halogen Software, Inc. is the sole source provider of maintenance and support for its software, so this ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the provisions of sole source procurement of the City of Columbus Code, Chapter 329.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION:
This legislation is to be considered an emergency measure to allow for the immediate use of said contract, and immediate purchase of the services being requested.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In 2015 and 2016, $2,686.69 (via Ord. 2774-2015) and $8,756.72 (via Ord. 2952-2016) respectively, was legislated with Halogen Software, Inc. for continuous performance management software services, training, and support to City of Columbus employees. The cost for this year's (2017) services is $18,933.97. Funds are budgeted and available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. Including this ordinance, the aggregate total of the contract is $70,377.38.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor Name: Halogen Software, Inc. (D...
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