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 enter into a contract for software maintenance and support services on TeleStaff automated staffing software from Kronos, Inc. at a cost of $17,626.22 for the coverage term period from June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2019. This is the automated staffing system used by the Police identification unit and Communications personnel. The most recent contract for software maintenance and support was authorized by ordinance number 0644-2017 passed by City Council April 17, 2017 through PO063003.
The TeleStaff automated staffing software is a proprietary system from Kronos, Inc. As such, the City must purchase software maintenance and support 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.
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 ($16,592.47) and 2017 ($17,099.21) was expended by the Department of Technology for software maintenance and support services respectfully, for TeleStaff automated staffing software from Kronos, Inc. This year (2018), the cost is $17,626.22 for software and maintenance support services. Funds are budgeted and available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund.
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 enter into a contract for software maintenance and 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 $1...
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