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A resolution approving a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and NuOrigin Systems, Inc. to provide annual maintenance, support, and necessary upgrades for various mission critical applications for Public Works.
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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 and supplies to be provided by NuOrigin Systems, Inc. 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 ($250,000.00)”; and,
WHEREAS, approval of the Contract will benefit the citizens of Davidson County.
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 NuOrigin Systems, Inc., 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.
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Analysis
This resolution approves a sole source contract with an estimated contract value of $1,500,000 between the Metropolitan Government and NuOrigin Systems, Inc. to provide annual maintenance, support, and necessary upgrades for various mission critical applications for Public Works. This includes technology to manage capital funds, bridge inspections, road maintenance, and other critical functions. 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 contract term is 60 months from the date of filing with the Metropolitan Clerk’s Office. A pricing sheet is attached as Exhibit A to the contract.
Fiscal Note: The total value over the life of this contract is $1,500,000. This would be paid from the GSD General Fund #10101, Business Unit #42161110.