S85-N29563 - Approve the sole source purchase of the InfoWorks® ICM software license and maintenance subscription from Innovyze, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $59,400.00 for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the sole source purchase of the InfoWorks® ICM software license and maintenance subscription from Innovyze, Inc. in the total amount not to exceed $59,400.00 and, that authorization be given to issue a purchase order for Houston Public Works (HPW).
This purchase is for one (1) InfoWorks® ICM software license and maintenance subscription that will be utilized by eight (8) staff members of HPW’s Infrastructure & Development Services Division. The department uses this software to perform hydraulic analysis of the City’s water and wastewater systems. The InfoWorks® ICM license gives HPW users a comprehensive, real-time view into the City’s current water system operations. It enables them to make informed and timely decisions for capacity improvement, system expansions, and emergency scenarios. This purchase includes an InfoCare® maintenance subscription program effective upon activation for a period of (12) twelve months.
Innovyze, Inc. is the sole and exclusive developer, owner, and distributor of the InfoWorks® ICM software packages, including all-suite versions, viewers, updates, upgrades, and annual maintenance. The City currently has its entire wastewater collection system modeled using Innovyze, Inc. products.
This recommendation is made pursuant to Chapter 252, Section 252.022 (a)(7)(D) "a procurement of items that are available from only one source, including captive replacement parts or components for equipment" of the Texas Local Government Code for exempted procurements.
MWBE Participation:
This procurement is exempt from M/WBE subcontracting goal participation as the total project expenditure does not exceed the City’s $100,000.00 threshold.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing a sole source supplier for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2021 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E.
FIN/Strategic Procurement Division Director for Houston Public Works
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Estimated Spending Authority
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DEPARTMENT
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FY2021
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OUT YEARS
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TOTAL
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Houston Public Works
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$59,400.00
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$0
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$59,400.00
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