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A resolution approving a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Remix Technologies, LLC to provide transportation planning software for the Nashville Department of Transportation.
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WHEREAS, Section 4.12.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws authorizes the Metropolitan Purchasing Agent to enter into sole source contracts when the Purchasing Agent determines in writing according to standards adopted by the Procurement Standards Board that there is only one source for the supply or services required; and,
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has determined that the services to be provided by Remix Technologies, LLC meet the requirements for the use of a sole source contract; and,
WHEREAS, Section 4.12.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws calls for Council approval by Resolution of sole source contracts “with a total contract amount in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars”; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that the contract be approved.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1: That the Contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Remix Technologies, LLC attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2: That this Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves a sole source contract between the Metropolitan Government and Remix Technologies to provide transportation planning software for the Nashville Department of Transportation. The contract states that Remix Technologies would provide software licenses and access, initial software setup and training, and ongoing support, maintenance, and updates for street design software.
Sole source contracts may be awarded under the Metro procurement code when it is determined that there is only one source for the supply or services rendered. Section 4.12.060 of the Metro Code requires all sole source contracts having a total value in excess of $250,000 to be approved by the Council by a resolution receiving 21 affirmative votes. The contract under consideration has an estimated value in excess of $250,000 and therefore requires Council approval.
The estimated value of this contract is $266,500. The contract term begins upon approval of all required parties and filing in the Metropolitan Clerk’s Office and extends for 36 months. The contract may be extended by amendment for no more than 60 months from the original effective date.
According to the sole source review form, the Remix Technologies street design software is the only platform that includes elements of design, GIS integration, and collaboration or collection of feedback from the public.
Fiscal Note: The estimated value of this sole source contract number 6577813 with Remix Technologies, LLC for Remix Streets Software is $266,500 to be paid from Fund 3003, Business Unit 42201000. However, actual expenses may be paid from various department’s fund and business unit numbers when purchase orders are issued.