Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT) to enter into a contract with TMH Solutions, LLC for Quest Change Auditor software maintenance and support services. DoT uses Quest Change Auditor software to audit changes in the City’s technology environment, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of the City’s information assets. This software will provide software subscriptions for the term period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, at a cost of $48,770.85.
The Department of Technology is procuring this service through chapter 329.06 of Columbus City Code, pursuant to RFQ006996, opened October 19, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., receiving three responses to this solicitation from the bidders identified below. TMH Solutions, LLC was the lowest, responsive and responsible, and best bidder. Subject to mutual agreement and approval of proper City authorities, the agreement can be annually extended for two (2) additional years.
Bidders: Amount:
TMH Solutions, LLC $48,770.85
Brown Enterprise Solutions $49,301.54
SHI International Corp. $51,908.49
FISCAL IMPACT:
In 2015 and 2016, the Department of Technology expended $46,316.49 and $48,238.80 respectively for Change Auditor software subscription renewals. The total 2018 cost for this ordinance is $48,770.85 with TMH Solutions, LLC for Quest Change Auditor software maintenance and support services. The funds for this expenditure have been identified and are available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Information Services Operating Fund.
EMERGENCY:
Emergency designation is being requested for this purchase to continue with services that are necessary to support daily operation activities, to ensure no service interruption, and to establish a purchase order at the earliest possible date.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor Name: TMH Solutions, LLC 4176 Menderes Drive - Powell, Ohio 43065
CC#/F.I.D. #:27-3589770 ...
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