Explanation
BACKGROUND:
The Franklin County Municipal Court Judges, in cooperation with the Department of Technology, has established an Information Technology Department within the Court (Ord 1108-2022). In order to efficiently respond to the IT needs of the Judges and staff, the Municipal Court has an immediate need to contract with an IT solutions company to secure IT service desk consultants to execute the day to day technology requests of the Judges and Court staff
This ordinance authorizes the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Proteam Solutions Inc. for two IT service desk technician consultants.
The Court received 3 proposals in response to an informal bid request. Proposals were received from Proteam Solutions (PSI), Insight Global, and OST - State of Ohio Contract. Proteam Solutions Inc. provided a proposal best able to meet the needs and requirements of the Court.
The Franklin County Municipal Court Administrative and Presiding Judge respectfully asks for a waiver of the competitive bidding requirements of Section 329 because the Court has determined, due to the establishment of the Court IT Department and discontinuation of current services, the Court has an extreme need to obtain service technicians to handle the daily needs of the Judges and staff.
Federal Tax ID for Proteam Solutions Inc: 31-1404801.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available within the 2022 General Fund for this purpose.
EMERGENCY: Emergency legislation is requested to authorize the court to enter into contract and obtain this necessary assistance as soon as possible.
Title
To authorize and direct the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Proteam Solutions Inc. for two IT service desk technician consultants; to authorize the expenditure of up to $112,197.00 from the general fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus Ci...
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