Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Technology (DoT), on behalf of the Director of the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to enter into an agreement with CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc., for PragmaCAD software maintenance and support services, for the coverage term period through December 31, 2022, at a cost of $51,936.00. The PragmaCAD system provides the Department of Public Utilities with a Mobile Dispatching System which enables the Department of Public Utilities to optimize service order assignments, assign them to technicians in the field, and capture field information for immediate use. This software and system are expected to continue to make the Department more responsive to customers. The Mobile Dispatching System interfaces with the current work order system in use, known as CUBS/Banner, as well as with the AVL system.
CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc. (CGI) is the sole source provider of the PragmaCAD source code and the Banner interface, both developed and retained by CGI, and no other party is allowed to install, modify, or support this proprietary code. Therefore, CGI is the sole provider for services (and does not utilize distributors or resellers to provide maintenance and support, or professional services for its software products) performed in relation to PragmaCAD and the Banner interface software, so this ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the provisions of the Sole Source procurement of the City of Columbus Code, Chapter 329.
This ordinance will also authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to modify and extend existing agreements with CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc. through the extension of purchase order PO231970. There are no additional funds associated with this extension, the extension makes/allows the remaining unspent balance of funds on PO231970 available through 12/17/2022. On June 15, 2020, Ord. No. 1164-2020 authorized the Direc...
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