Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution amends a contract with Trapeze Software Group, Inc. to extend coverage for software utilized by Metro Transit and includes Trapeze Standard Data Exchange (TSDE) Statement of Work. This software supports Metro operational activities including route/schedule development and real-time schedule information. The costs will not exceed $276,376 in 2025 and is funded within Metro's 2025 Adopted Operating Budget. No additional appropriation required.
Title
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract amendment with Trapeze Software Group, Inc. to the System Supply & Maintenance Agreement entered into on February 10, 2016 to extend coverage for Trapeze back-office software that went out of warranty at the end of 2024 through 2025. The cost of this contract amendment will not exceed $276,376 in the Transit Utility 2025 operating budget.
Body
The proposed resolution amends the current System Supply & Maintenance Agreement between Metro Transit and Trapeze Software Group, Inc. to extend coverage for software that ends December 31, 2024, including extended coverage for Trapeze back-office software including Trapeze OPS and associated modules through 2025. The cost of this agreement amendment will not exceed $276,376 in the Transit Utility 2025 operating budget.
The modules provided by Trapeze Software Group support several of Metro's operational activities including route development, schedule development, electronic data communication tools, vehicle parking assignments, real-time schedule information, etc.
An agreement was executed between the City of Madison and Trapeze Software Group, Inc. on February 10, 2016 for system supply and software maintenance. The current software is out of warranty and is needed for Metro to run operations on a daily basis. Metro is in the process of implementing new operational software, and the existing vendor contract is needed until the end of 2025, while the new software is being implemented.
WHEREAS, Metro Transit uses a variety of Trapeze software modules; and
WHEREAS, Metro Transit would like to extend the existing system supply and software maintenance agreement with Trapeze to keep all software in good working order;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to enter into a contract amendment with Trapeze Software Group, Inc. to the System Supply & Maintenance Agreement entered into on February 10, 2016 to extend coverage for software going out of warranty in 2024, extend coverage for Trapeze back-office including Trapeze OPS and associated modules software through 2025. The cost of this contract amendment will not exceed $276,376 in the Transit Utility 2025 operating budget.