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A resolution approving a sole source contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and The University of Tennessee on behalf of its campus at Chattanooga (UT-Chattanooga) to provide partnering services for the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grant.
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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 UT-Chattanooga meet the requirements for the use of a sole source contract; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed total contract amount is in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00); 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 ($250,000.00);” and,
WHEREAS, approval of the sole source contract attached hereto will benefit the citizens of Nashville and Davidson County.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1: That the sole source contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and The University of Tennessee on behalf of its campus at Chattanooga, 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 The University of Tennessee on behalf of its campus at Chattanooga to provide partnering services for the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grant.
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 resolution.
The estimated value of this contract is $350,000. The term of the agreement is 60 months, beginning upon approval of all required parties and filing with the Metropolitan Clerk’s Office.
According to the sole source justification form, the services will be provided by The University of Tennessee in partnership with NDOT, TDOT, and two other universities specifically for the SMART grant, as approved by Council. The University of Tennessee will provide advanced computer model development, safety evaluation in alignment with the Vision Zero Plan, project and technical leadership, algorithm development, real-time data infrastructure creation, and data analysis, aimed at enhancing multimodal transportation safety.
Fiscal Note: The estimated value of this sole source contract number 6554416 with the University of Tennessee Chattanooga to provide partnering services for Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grant is $350,000.00 to be paid from Fund 40442, Business Unit 42440700. However, actual expenses may be paid from various department’s fund and business unit when purchase orders are issued.