Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation will authorize the Director of the Department of Technology on behalf of the Department of Human Resources to enter into a contract agreement with Halogen Software, Inc. in order to provide continuous performance management software services, maintenance and support services 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 continued through PO058181, authorized by ordinance 0636-2017, passed April 3, 2017. This contract agreement will provide for software services and support for the period March 31, 2018 to March 30, 2019 at a cost of $20,448.67.
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:
Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of this contract in order to facilitate and maintain uninterrupted services from the supplier.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In 2016 and 2017, $8,756.72 (via Ord. 2952-2016) and $18,933.97 (via Ord. 0636-2017) respectively, were legislated with Halogen Software, Inc. for continuous performance management software services, training, and maintenance and support to the City of Columbus employees. The cost for this year's (2018) services is $20,448.67. Funds totaling $20,300.00 are budgeted and available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor Name: Halogen Software, Inc. (DAX Vendor Acct. No.: 010997); CC#: 9...
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