Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution amends a contract with Trapeze Software Group, Inc. to extend coverage for software utilized by Metro Transit. This software supports Metro operational activities including route/schedule development and real-time schedule information. The cost of this contract will not exceed $540,000 in 2023 and is funded within Metro's 2023 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 Transit Master and Trapeze back-office software that went out of warranty at the end of 2022 through 2023. The cost of this contract amendment will not exceed $540,000 in the Transit Utility 2023 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 ended at the end of 2022, including extended coverage for Transit Master and Trapeze back-office software including Trapeze OPS and associated modules through 2023. The cost of this agreement amendment results in annual cost of $540,000 in 2023. The proposed agreement amendment is within Metro's annual software maintenance budget of $550,000, which is included in the 2023 Transit Utility Operating Budget request.
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 impleme...
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