Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement with Irth Solutions, LLC to supply, integrate, and support a Ticket Management System (TMS) for the purpose of receiving and processing utility locate requests as generated by Ohio 811 for the Department of Public Utilities. The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities (DPU) receives approximately 146,000 locate requests from Ohio 811 annually. Upon receipt of these requests, the Department of Public Utilities marks underground electric, water, sludge, and sewer facilities in the proposed excavation area. The Ticket Management System is a necessity in ensuring various buried assets are not damaged within the community.
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities solicited a Request for Proposal for a Ticket Management System (RFQ016767). Two (2) proposals (2 MAJ) were received and opened on November 20, 2020. Originally, the Selection Committee recommended further negotiations with 4iQ Solutions, LLC. At this point, the negotiations have failed pursuant to section 329.28 (h), and the Selection Committee is now recommending an award to Irth Solutions, LLC.
The initial term of this Agreement shall be one (1) year from the date of execution through and including February 28, 2023 and may be renewed for five (5) additional successive one (1) year terms after the initial one (1) year period, or a portion thereof, based upon mutual agreement of the parties, availability of funding and approval by Columbus City Council. The contract provides that if additional funding is necessary, a modification would be requested. This service agreement will not automatically renew.
SUPPLIER: Irth Solutions, LLC. (46-1568259) V#008549 expires November 14, 2021 does not hold MBE/FBE status.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the...
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