HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Awarding Contract for Computerized Outage Management System to Milsoft Utility Solutions RESOLUTION NO. 22-440
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR COMPUTERIZED OUTAGE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO MILSOFT UTILITY SOLUTIONS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the Electric Services Department uses a computerized Outage Management
System(OMS) designed and maintained by Milsoft Utility Solutions, Abilene, Texas; and,
WHEREAS, the OMS is used to handle electric outage calls,pinpoint system problems, aid
in crew dispatch, and communicate via text messages with Electric Services customers; and,
WHEREAS, it is crucial to have an up-to-date system to assure quick, reliable response to
customer outages and other customer concerns; and,
WHEREAS, the software was originally purchased in 2011 and has been a tremendous asset
to the department and to all of the Electric Services customers with improved response times and
system reliability; and,
WHEREAS,the Purchase Order amount of$58,826.46(inclusive of Iowa sales tax)provides
for support of the software through June 30, 2023; and,
WHEREAS, the software is proprietary, and the support can only be provided by Milsoft
Utility Solutions, the original software creator; and,
WHEREAS, the FY 2022/23 Electric Distribution budget includes $150,000 for software
maintenance.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
contract for Computerized Outage Management System to Milsoft Utility Solutions,ofAbilene,Texas,
in the amount of$58,826.46 (inclusive of Iowa sales tax) is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 9t1i day of August, 2022.
Renee Vall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Rollins
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Beatty-Hansen
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9`'day of August, 2022.