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File #: 15-7584    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Item Status: Approved
File created: 2/13/2018 In control: City Council Business Meeting
On agenda: 4/9/2018 Final action: 4/9/2018
Title: iNovah Software Maintenance and Support Contract Amendments

Title

iNovah Software Maintenance and Support Contract Amendments

 

Action

Action:

A.                     Approve a contract amendment  with N. Harris Computer Corporation dba System Innovators, Inc. to renew the iNovah Software Support and Maintenance services contract for a term of one year, and authorize the City Manager to approve additional renewal terms for as long as the City uses the system,

 

B.                     Authorize the City Manager to approve price adjustments and amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was awarded, and

 

C.                     Authorize the City Manager to purchase additional software licenses, services, and hardware required to maintain the system for as long as the City uses the system.

 

Body

Staff Resource(s):

Randy Harrington, Management and Financial Services

Teresa Smith, Management and Financial Services

 

Explanation

§                     The iNovah Cashiering System provides secure collection of water, sewer, storm water, and other revenues from over-the-counter customers.

§                     The City entered into a Contract to purchase the iNovah Cashiering System from System Innovators in 2007.

§                     On June 3, 2015, the City entered into a new contract in the amount of $63,673 for maintenance and support with System Innovators, Inc. (now N. Harris Computer Corporation). This contract is set to expire on June 30, 2018.

§                     In January 2017, expenditures with N. Harris Computer Corporation were approved in the amount of $92,000 for development of an iNovah system interface with another City financial system to eliminate data entry inefficiencies.

§                     This contract amendment will allow the City to continue purchasing iNovah Software support and maintenance for as long as the City uses the system.

§                     The estimated annual cost for ongoing maintenance and support is $35,000.

 

Fiscal Note

Funding: Management and Financial Services Operating Budget