Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution amends a contract with Trapeze Software Group, Inc. to extend coverage for software utilized by Metro Transit for operational activities including route/schedule development and real-time schedule information. The resolution extends the software through the end of 2026 and will not exceed $329,976 in 2026. The contract amendment will be funded by existing appropriations within the 2026 executive operating budget.
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 2026. The cost of this contract amendment will not exceed $329,976 in the Transit Utility 2026 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, 2026, including extended coverage for Trapeze back-office software including Trapeze OPS and associated modules through 2026. The cost of this agreement amendment will not exceed $329,976 in the Transit Utility 2026 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 2026, 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 2026. The cost of this contract amendment will not exceed $329,976 in the Transit Utility 2026 operating budget.