Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology on behalf of the Civil Service Commission to enter into a contract with Governmentjobs.com (also known as NeoGov) for application hosting services in support of the Insight Enterprise applicant and test management software system at a cost of $43,642.36 for the term period of January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019 and the online job analysis data collection and offsite testing software/functionality (Biddle’s Integration TestGenius™) at a cost of $32,494.58 being co-termed from December 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019. The Commission has a need for online job analysis data collection and offsite testing software/functionality that integrates with its current NEOGOV Insight™ applicant tracking/test management software. The only software available that provides this functionality and currently integrates with the NEOGOV Insight™ product is the TestGenius™ add-on, provided through NEOGOV’s partner, Biddle Consulting Group, Inc.
The original agreement with NeoGov (ED038195) was established March 11, 2009. The agreement with a modification was most recently authorized through ordinance 2615-2017, passed November 20, 2017, establishing PO093520. The total cost of this ordinance is $76,136.94.
This ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the provisions of the 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 and to establish a purchase order at the earliest possible date.
FISCAL IMPACT:
In years 2016 and 2017, $28,000.00 and $71,559.12 respectively, was legislated for these services. This ordinance (2018) will provide funding in the amount of $76,136.94 for hosting and support services and applicant tracking/test management software (NEOGOV Insight™) and the online job analysis data collection and offsite testing software/functionality (Biddle’s Integration TestGenius™), from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor: Governmentjobs.com; CC #/FID #: 33-0888748; Expiration Date: 10/24/2018
DAX Vendor Acct. #: 006351
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Civil Service Commission, to enter into a contract with Governmentjobs.com (also known as NeoGov) for application hosting services in support of the Insight Enterprise applicant and test management software system, and online job analysis data collection and offsite testing software/functionality (Biddle’s Integration TestGenius™); in accordance with the provisions of the sole source procurement of the City Code, Chapter 329; to authorize the expenditure of $76,136.94 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($76,136.94)
Body
WHEREAS, this legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Civil Service Commission, to enter into a contract with Governmentjobs.com (also known as NeoGov) for application hosting services in support of the Insight Enterprise applicant and test management software system at a cost of $43,642.36 with a term period of January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019 and online job analysis data collection and offsite testing software/functionality (Biddle’s Integration TestGenius™) at a cost of $32,494.58, being co-termed from December 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019, for a combined total cost of $76,136.94; and
WHEREAS, the original contract with NeoGov for application hosting services in support of the Insight Enterprise applicant and test management software system (ED038195) was established March 11, 2009 and was most recently renewed and modified by authority of ordinance 2615-2017, passed November 20, 2017, through PO093520; and
WHEREAS, this contract was established in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code, Chapter 329; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Civil Service Commission, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Governmentjobs.com (also known as NeoGov) for application hosting services in support of the Insight Enterprise applicant and test management software system and online job analysis data collection and offsite testing software/functionality (Biddle’s Integration TestGenius™), for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health, safety, and welfare; now therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1: That the Director of the Department of Technology, on behalf of the Civil Service Commission, is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Governmentjobs.com (also known as NeoGov) for application hosting services in support of the Insight Enterprise applicant and test management software system for $43,642.36 with a term period of January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019 and for online job analysis data collection and offsite testing software/functionality (Biddle’s Integration TestGenius™), for $32,494.58, being co-termed from December 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019. The total cost of this ordinance is $76,136.94.
SECTION 2: That the expenditure of $76,136.94 or so much thereof as may be necessary is hereby authorized to be expended from (See attachment 2794-2018 EXP):
Dept.: 47| Div.: 47-01|Obj Class: 03 |Main Account: 63946| Fund: 5100|Sub-fund: 510001|Program: CW001|Section 3: 470104| Section 4: IS01|Section 5: IT1205|Amount: $76,136.94|
SECTION 3: That the City Auditor is authorized to make any changes to revise the funding source for any contract or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 4: That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 5. That this contract was established in accordance with the sole source provisions of the City Code, Chapter 329.
SECTION 6: That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves or vetoes the same.