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Res 1979 - New World Upgrade (Sole Source)COUNCIL BILL NO. 2844 RESOLUTION NO. 1979 A RESOLUTION AWARDING A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR SOFTWARE UPGRADE AND IMPLENTATION SERVICES TO NEW WORLD SYSTEMS CORPORATION AND ADOPTING FINDINGS WHEREAS, the City Council, acting as the Local Contract Review Board, has the authority under the City's public contracting rules, and consistent with State law, to award a public contract for goods and services available from only one source; and WHEREAS, the City is in need of upgrading its computer software systems for its finance and police records management; and WHEREAS, the City has used New World Systems software since 2001 and has negotiated a contract for upgrade of the software with New World Systems that is advantageous to the City; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the software upgrade is a sole source procurement based on the findings attached to this resolution; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF WOODBURN RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council, acting as the Local Contract Review Board, hereby awards the sole source software upgrade and implementation services contract to New World Systems Corporation in an amount of $511,850. Section 2. This sole source contract is approved based on the Findings affixed as Attachment "A" and incorporated herein. Section 3. The City Administrator is authorized to execute a contract with New World Systems Corporation upon Council approval of the interfund loan supplemental budget. Approved as to form: 1 /• Y'� 11-2(' - 20/0 City Attorney Date Appr`Qved: Page 1 -Council Bill No. 2844 Resolution No. 1979 Passed by the Council Submitted to the Mayor Approved by the Mayor Filed in therti fthe Rec ATTEST:Chrisna Shear r, City of Woodb Page 2 -Council Bill No. 2844 Resolution No. 1979 ty Recorder regon Kathryn Figley, Mayor l I 2010 2.3 12,01 u t 'f 11201 n 11 I.-24 IV ID Attachment "A" FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF SOLE SOURCE SOFTWARE CONTRACT State and local contracting rules allow for sole source procurements when the Contract Review Board adopts findings that support the conclusion that the good or service is available from only one source. A sole source procurement is appropriate for the upgrade of the City's existing finance and police records software for the following reasons: Data Conversion. Smooth transition of data from the old system to the new system is a key to the successful upgrade. The City has used New World for a number of years. The City's data is in New World's format and New World will not have any problem transferring that data to the upgraded system. Using a different software vendor increases the risk of data loss and limiting access to data as well as increased costs. An economical fixed price Data Conversion from the iSeries software to the Microsoft based software is included. No other vendor can offer a fixed price seamless transition of data. The legacy data collected over the last eight years of operation will be moved to the Aegis Microsoft based Records System. This provides complete use of the historical data and many other potential benefits, including use of the data for the safety of mobile patrol staff, assistance with investigations and improved crime reporting. 2. Software modules are a "Like for Like" transition. Meaning, all software modules in use today will be implemented in the Microsoft based System. This allows the use of new and enhanced features and functions available in the Microsoft based Record System. 3. Consistent Annual Maintenance. The Annual Maintenance fees (SSMA) are extended from one system to the other with no interruption of service or adding of new fees. Also, Woodburn can run both versions of the New World software during the implementation with no additional costs for SSMA for as long as needed. 4. Ease of User Training. Training cost and business disruption will be held to a minimum because the upgraded Records Systems contains similar terminology, conventions, business best practices and policies. Knowledgeable users will be able to quickly learn the new system with minimal changes to business practice, workflow and operating procedures. a. New World mobile software will not be replaced. Meaning, Officers in the field do not need to be re-trained on a new mobile system and protecting your mobile investment. To the field officer, little or no -change will be taking place.