Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with CUES Inc. to provide implementation services and the GraniteNet software as a service (SaaS) cloud platform and applications to the Division of Sewerage and Drainage (DOSD) as the collection and analysis tool for field closed circuit television video (CCTV) inspections.
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) solicited competitive bids for the services in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code through RFQ020701. Three (3) bids were received and publicly opened on March 17, 2022.
This contract is expected to go into effect in January 2022, with this ordinance supporting five initial phases including planning, assessment and system readiness evaluation, test migration of legacy data, integration with the City’s geographic information system (GIS) sources, system training and documentation, and system implementation that includes a final legacy data migration. First year implementation and licensing costs will total $244,849.00, including a 10% contingency. After the initial implementation, annual renewals, contingent on agreement between the parties and approval of City Council, are expected to cost approximately $50,310.
SUPPLIER:
CUES, Inc. | EIN 94-691593 | D365 Vendor #0032360 | Pending |
CUES Inc. does not hold MBE/WBE 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 Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$190,000.00 was budgeted for this software. There is surplus within the Sewer Maintenance Operations Center (SMOC) due to unneeded funds for utility cut and restoration that will cover the difference.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with CUES Inc. to provide the GraniteNet SaaS cloud platform and applications for field closed circuit television video (CCTV) inspections for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage (DOSD); and to authorize the expenditure of $244,849.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($244,849.00)
Body
WHEREAS, there is a need for sewer assessment and video inspections for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage’s Sewer Maintenance Operations Center; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities solicited competitive bids for the services in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code through RFQ020701; and
WHEREAS, three (3) bids were received and opened on March 17, 2022; and
WHEREAS, CUES, Inc. won the bid proposal with their GraniteNet software solution and implementation services; and
WHEREAS, the contract includes implementation and data integration with city’s geographic information systems sources and additional support as needed, and will require annual renewal, contingent upon mutual agreement of the parties, availability of budgeted funds, and approval of City Council; and
WHEREAS, the expenditure of $244,849.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6100, Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund, in object class 03, Services, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract for the GraniteNet SaaS cloud platform and applications with CUES Inc.; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with CUES Inc., 3600 Rio Vista Avenue, Orlando, FL 32805, for the GraniteNet SaaS cloud platform and applications for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $244,849.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6100, Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund, in object class 03, Services, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.