Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service contract for versiondog maintenance, software support, and upgrades. This software tracks and records changes made to automation software. It also provides a central repository for these programs. Currently, CDM-Smith holds the repository of the software programs. This program will require programmers, engineers, administrators, and technicians to check out and check in programs they use. It will track who does what and when. The Jackson Pike and Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plants and Sewer Maintenance Operations Center (SMOC) utilize this control system for file storage and retrieval systems that manage version changes to software, such as PLC Programs. This is critical to operations, as all sludge brought into the plants is processed through the digester system and the versiondog system monitors that process.
Auvesy GmbH & Co KG is located in Germany. They are the sole developer, licensor, and support service provider for the complete suite of versiondog products utilized at the Jackson Pike and Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plants and Sewer Maintenance Operations Center (SMOC) and are the only entity offering the necessary equipment, service, and software for this type of equipment. Gray Matter Systems, LLC is an authorized dealer for Auvesy GmbH & Co KG and the sole representative in the state of Ohio; therefore, the Division desires to enter into a service agreement for maintenance, support, and upgrades with Gray Matter Systems, LLC, in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code, relating to Sole Source procurement. This is for embedded systems.
This maintenance, software support, and upgrade service agreement for versiondog products will be for a term through and including December 31, 2018. The City may, at any time during the performance of the services under this Agreement, propose a modification of the contract b...
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