Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation will authorize the Director of the Department of Technology on behalf of the Director of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, to continue a software and maintenance support services contract on the TeleStaff automated staffing software from Kronos, Inc. at a cost of $17,099.21 for the coverage term period from June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018. 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 by ordinance number 0775-2016 passed by City Council May 9, 2016 establishing PO015670.
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.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In 2015 ($16,267.71) and 2016 ($16,592.47) was expended for software and maintenance support services respectfully, for the TeleStaff automated staffing software from Kronos, Inc. This year (2017), the cost is $17,099.21 for the software and maintenance 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 $49,959.39.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor: Kronos, Inc. CC#: 04-2640942 Expiration Date: 01/07/2017
(DAX Vendor Account #: 000190)
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to continue a contract for software and maintenance support services on the TeleStaff automated staffing software from Kronos, Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $17,099.21 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund; ($17,099.21)
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