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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25I - SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 2005 TITLE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH BENTLEY ;YSTEMS(jJ4JC2 ;ta ITV MANAGER APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 151 Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER / \/ RECOMMENDED ACTION Award a contract to Bentley Systems, Inc. under the contract with the California Department of General Services for software maintenance and technical support for the specialized engineering software used in the Public Works Agency in an amount not to exceed $54,000. DISCUSSION The Public Works Agency utilizes a number of specialized engineering software products for its computer design services. This software is also used for accessing data on the Geographic Information System. Bentley Systems, Inc. owns and maintains this software. A software maintenance agreement is needed to ensure that the City receives software upgrades, phone and on-line support. Santa Ana Municipal Code section 2-807 (d) authorizes the City to purchase from vendors whose names are on current, established list and have been awarded the same type of purchase contract by another government entity after a competitive bidding process, without separately bidding. Currently, Bentley Systems, Inc. provides software maintenance and technical support through the California Multiple Awards Schedule at a discounted price. The cost for each year is estimated to be $27,000. FISCAL IMPACT The cost of the two-year maintenance agreement will be $54,000. Funds in the amount of $27,000 are budgeted in the current fiscal year for this agreement in the Public Works Administration account for other contractual services (account no. 101-601-6291). The remaining $27,000 will be included in the FY 06-07 budget. APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: ~( ~James G. ~o~ Executive Director Public Works Agency ~~~~~r-.l'> ~~'ft"" , Francisco Gutierrez ?r- Executive Director 251_1inance & Mgmt. Services AgenCY@? 251-2