TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2020
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order to Innovyze, Inc., for InfoWorks Annual License Renewal, in an amount not to exceed $14,751.00, Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1552480
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to Innovyze, Inc. for InfoWorks annual license renewal. The coverage period for InfoWorks annual maintenance and support under this purchase order is from February 15, 2021 through February 14, 2022.
The Engineering Department uses two sets of models, the City of Chicago’s sewer system model and hydraulic models of the Mainstream, Des Plaines and Calumet Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) Systems, to better plan for future improvements. Both sets of models were developed using InfoWorks. These models are only compatible with InfoWorks. This renewal is required in order to continue the use of these models.
Innovyze, Inc., the manufacturer and sole source of supply, has submitted prices for the annual license renewal required. Inasmuch as Innovyze Inc. is the only source of supply for InfoWorks licenses, said purchase order may be issued without competitive bidding pursuant to Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act.
Innovyze, Inc. is registered and in good standing with the State of Illinois.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement is not applicable to this contract because the classification of work does not fall within the provisions of the MPLA.
The Affirmative Action Appendix A and Appendix V are not included in this contract because the estimate is less than the minimum threshold by Section 4 of the Affirmative Action Ordinance.
In view of the foregoing, it is requested that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue said purchase order to Innovyze, Inc.in an amount not to exceed $14,751.00.
Funds are being requested in 2021, in Account 101-27000-612820 and are contingent on the Board of Commissioners’ approval of the District’s budget for that year.
Requested, John Sudduth, Director of Information Technology, JS:SK:BVS: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 November 19, 2020