TITLE
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including subsequent amendments, with Gordian Group, Inc., of Greenville, SC, to provide Job Order Contracting program and software support, in a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with the Gordian Group, Inc. (Gordian), to provide Job Order Contracting (JOC) program and software support.
The Gordian JOC system, which utilizes a competitively bid firm-price master contract, is a comprehensive procurement system designed to help public agencies provide routine construction services in a more timely and cost-efficient manner than the traditional design/bid/ build method of contracting. It is also used for emergency services. This contract with Gordian includes licensing for use of their proprietary system. Gordian provides these services to numerous public agencies throughout Southern California for their JOC programs on a sole source basis, including Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Orange County Department of Public Works, Los Angeles Community College District, City of Irvine, City of Fresno, City of Santa Barbara, and the Los Angeles Unified School District.
The Gordian JOC program is a highly specialized and proprietary solution consisting of:
· e-Gordian - A web-based JOC application configured to meet the City of Long Beach's (City) specific needs.
· A construction Task Catalog with over 380,000 tasks customized to the City, with task prices based on the local cost of labor, materials, and equipment.
· Implementation services and support materials to train City and construction contractor staff to properly utilize the system.
· Ongoing technical maintenance and support services during the term of the cont...
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