Title
Laboratory Information Management System Upgrade and Software Maintenance
Action
Action:
A. Approve a one-year contract with Labworks LLC to implement a software upgrade and provide software support maintenance for the Laboratory Information Management System,
B. Authorize the City Manager to approve price adjustments and amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved, and
C. Authorize the City Manager to purchase such additional software licenses, services, hardware, maintenance, and support as required to maintain the system for as long as the City uses the system.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Lee, Charlotte Water
David Czerr, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ Laboratory Information Management System software is the primary means by which the Charlotte Water Laboratory runs its business. The scope of this project includes annual maintenance and professional services that will enable an upgrade to the latest software version.
§ A waiver of the competitive solicitation process for services may be granted on a limited basis when deemed appropriate and in the City’s best interest. A waiver has been approved for these services due to Labworks LLC being the manufacturer of the software, which will need to provide and implement the newest version.
§ Expenditures for licensing and implementing the system are estimated to be $57,405.
§ Expenditures for maintenance and support are estimated to be $31,830 annually.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goals were set because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1 (a) of the Charltote Business INClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Community Investment Plan and Operating Budget