Title
Airport Construction Management Software
Action
Action:
A. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Trimble Inc. dba e-Builder, Inc. a Trimble Company to provide cloud-based construction project management software, for an initial term of five years, and
B. 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):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Michael Hill, Aviation
Markell Storay, Innovation & Technology
Explanation
* The Aviation Department requires construction management software to manage its large capacity capital and construction projects.
* In 2015, the Aviation Department commissioned an extensive review of construction management software applications. Based on the review, it was determined that the e-Builder construction program management tool would best meet Aviation needs.
* In 2016, Aviation entered into a contract with Trimble, Inc. for the e-builder construction management solution.
* The current contract with e-Builder includes licensing, custom development, integration, data warehouse services, and an extension of staff for a five-year period.
* Aviation is seeking to negotiate a new contract with Trimble, Inc. for the e-Builder construction management solution.
* A waiver has been approved for the e-Builder construction management tool based on the importance of maintaining the existing system and services.
* Annual expenditures are estimated to be $732,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no MWBEs or SBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
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