Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Resource International, Inc. for professional services related to the Oracle Work and Asset Management Database and Computerized Maintenance Management System Administration.
The project consists of the administration of the Department of Public Utilities' Oracle Work and Asset Management (WAM) system with a full enterprise license. The goal is to leverage the Department of Public Utilities' mission critical data and systems allowing them to provide service to their customers that is proactive, transparent, and data driven. The consultant will provide database administration and system administration duties, and facilitate performance tracking and reporting.
The Department of Public Utilities advertised Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for the subject services in the City Bulletin in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code, Chapter 329. One hundred forty-eight (148) vendors (3 AS1, 4 FBE, 1 HL1, 6 M1A, 2 MBE, 3 MBR, 129 MAJ) were solicited (RFQ000964) and three (3) proposals (1 FBE, 2 MAJ) were received and opened on May 19, 2016. The evaluation and final ranking was based upon the criteria in the RFP and Resource International, Inc. was determined to be a qualified responder to provide services for the Oracle Work and Asset Management and Computerized Maintenance Management system for which the Director of the Department of Public Utilities concurred.
There is a need to enter into a modification of the original contract to add additional funds and an extension of time of the Work and Asset Management System. The original contract covers a five-year period with each phase subject to review and approval by Columbus City Council and the Auditor's certification of funds. Modification Number 5 of this agreement is subject to the authorization of Columbus City Council and the certification by the City Auditor of the...
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