Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Directors of the Departments of Technology and Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Hansen Banner, LLC for the upgrade and annual software maintenance and support services for Microfocus Cobol licenses necessary to operate the Columbus Utility Billing System (CUBS). This agreement will provide software maintenance and support services for the coverage term period from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020, at a cost of $59,786.00. The CUBS system supports billing and collections for the Department of Public Utilities (DPU). This contract will allow DoT and DPU to continue utilizing services provided by Hansen Banner, LLC for annual software maintenance and support services for Microfocus Cobol.
This ordinance also requests approval for services provided by Hansen Banner, LLC in accordance with sole source procurement provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code as it has been determined Hansen Banner LLC is the sole distributor of the software products associated with the Microfocus Cobol software, and does not utilize distributors or resellers to provide maintenance and support or professional services for its software products.
EMERGENCY:
Emergency action is requested to expedite authorization of this contract in order to facilitate and maintain uninterrupted services from this supplier.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost associated with this contract with Hansen Banner LLC. is $59,786.00. Funds have been identified and are available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Operating Fund. This ordinance is contingent on the passage of the 2020 City of Columbus Operating Budget.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor Name: Hansen Banner LLC F.I.D#/CC#: 46-5651020; Expiration Date: 07/12/2020
(DAX Vendor Acct. #: 008834)
Title
To authorize the Directors of the Department of Technology and the Department of Public Utilities to enter into ...
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