Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into an agreement with Softchoice for Autodesk software subscription renewal and technical support on behalf of the Departments of Public Service (DPS) and Public Utilities (DPU). RFQ007369 was opened on November 27, 2017 at 9:00 a.m., in compliance with the requirements of Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329.06. Softchoice was the sole respondent. The term of the agreement is one year, from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. The agreement can be extended for an additional three years subject to mutual agreement of interested parties and City Council approval.
Autodesk software is used for mapping and to create and/or update shop drawings and architectural plans, making it easier for DPS and DPU to share data with customers, agencies, consultants and other parties with whom they interact. This ordinance will enable these departments to continue receiving updated versions of Autodesk software and access technical support for their software.
Recent prior expenditures for this product were made to Software House International Corp. (SHI) and totaled $44,407.00 (via Ord. No. 2714-2015; EL017729) and $32,194.00 (via Ord. No. 2743-2016, PO040300) in 2015 and 2016, respectively. This ordinance authorizes expending $46,054.06 to contract with Softchoice to continue the above described service.
EMERGENCY:
Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of this contract in order to facilitate and maintain uninterrupted services from the supplier.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this expenditure are budgeted and available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor: Softchoice.; CC #: 13-3827773; Expiration Date: 06/19/2019
(DAX Vendor Acct. #: 022312)
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into an agreement with Softchoice for Autodesk software subscrip...
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