Sole Source (E33063) - Approve the purchase of JPRO Professional Diagnostic Software from the sole source supplier, Noregon Systems, LLC. in the total amount of $72,684.00 for the Fleet Management Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Fleet Management Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the purchase of the JPRO Professional Diagnostic Software in the amount of $72,684.00 and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order to the sole source supplier, Noregon Systems, LLC.
The JPRO Professional Diagnostic Software used by FMD provides the diagnosis process to repair all of City of Houston’s heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, covering such brands as GM, Ford, Navistar, Bendix, Snap-On, Wabco, Allison, and Cummin, amongst other heavy-duty brands. This software package is vital to the continued maintenance and repair of said vehicles and equipment.
Noregon Systems, LLC is the sole company with access to source code and thus the only company that can make updates for features and defects to any JPRO Professional Diagnostic Software. Noregon Systems, LLC is also the only company that is authorized to provide ongoing support and exclusively controls access to new software downloads, documentation, and customer service processes, which is provided exclusively by Noregon Systems, LLC employees.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 252.022(a)(7) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a procurement of items that are available from only one source..." is exempt from the competitive requirements for purchases.
MWBE Subcontracting:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s MWBE subcontracting requirements as the total expenditure does not exceed the $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 vendor for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY24 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jedediah Greenfield
Chief Procurement Officer
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Department Approval Authority
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Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY2024
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Out Years
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Total
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Fleet Management Department
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$72,684.00
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$0
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$72,684.00
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