Fiscal Note
The proposed Agreement with EnvisionCAD, Inc. for computer-aided drafting work methods consulting will not exceed $50,000.
Funds for this project are included in account No. EW01-54901-640000.
Title
Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a Professional Services Agreement with EnvisionCAD, Inc. for computer-aided drafting work methods consulting (Citywide).
Body
WHEREAS, In 2012 City Engineering implemented a multi-agency effort to upgrade computer-aided drafting (CAD) software for users. Madison Water Utility completed transitional training, along with other City departments, which involved migrating all CAD users from older CAD software; and
WHEREAS, Following the transitional software training, testing, and work with the new CAD software, a number of unknowns remained within Madison Water Utility's user base concerning the features and capabilities of the available applications for critical water design; and
WHEREAS, Additional software development, implementation and training must be completed before Madison Water Utility can capture the full benefit of the software upgrade; and
WHEREAS, Madison Water Utility has advertised for, received, and evaluated qualified consultant proposals for the work, and selected EnvisionCAD, Inc. for this work;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to execute a Professional Services Agreement not to exceed $50,000 with EnvisionCAD, Inc. for computer-aided drafting work methods consulting and any other necessary items as outlined in RFP document number 8292-0-2013/SK.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that amendments that do not exceed the Madison Water Utility's approved budget or the scope of the project as authorized by the Common Council may be executed by the Water Utility General Manager and City Finance Director and/or designee, and counter executed by EnvisionCAD, Inc.