TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 4, 2018
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. John P. Murray, Acting Executive Director
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Issue purchase order to DLT Solutions, LLC, to furnish and deliver AutoCAD Online CADLearning software annual renewal, in an amount not to exceed $16,065.00, Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1498572
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to DLT Solutions, LLC, to furnish and deliver AutoCAD Online CADLearning software annual renewal for one year. This purchase order will expire on November 26, 2019.
AutoCAD is the computer-aided drafting and design (CAD) application used by both the Engineering and Maintenance and Operations departments. AutoCAD Online CADLearning is a Software-as-a-Service training solution for comprehensive, self-paced professional learning, including video training, plug-ins and eBooks designed to maximize performance with Autodesk design engineering software. The term of renewal will be from November 27, 2018 to November 26, 2019.
DLT Solutions, LLC has submitted prices for the products required. DLT is the designated Government Sales Agent for 4D Technologies, which in addition to hosting the AutoCAD Online CADLearning software, is the developer and creator of the content. Inasmuch as DLT Solutions, LLC is the only source of supply for AutoCAD Online CADLearning, said purchase order may be issued without competitive bidding pursuant to Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act.
DLT Solutions, LLC, is registered and in good standing with the State of Illinois.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement is not applicable due to the specialized nature of the services required.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue said purchase order to DLT Solutions, LLC in an amount not to exceed $16,065.00.
Funds are available in Account 101-27000-612820.
Requested, John Sudduth, Director of Information Technology, JS:SK:vn
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for October 4, 2018