HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2020-221RESOLUTION NO. 2020-221
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THREE-YEAR AUTOCAD SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL FROM
DLT SOLUTIONS, LLC, OF HERNDON, VIRGINIA
WHERAS, AutoCad is a computer aided design and drafting software application used by
Lodi Electric Utility (LEU) engineering staff which serves as the official system of record for LEU's
installed distribution infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, AutoCad allows engineering staff to document electrical distribution
infrastructure with an industry specific toolset for electrical design; and
WHEREAS, this software is a key element providing staff the ability to digitally design,
create, edit, and maintain work orders, maps, details, and specifications in an automated
environment; and
WHEREAS, these electronic maps are critical to the safe and reliable operation of Lodi's
electric distribution system and as such, LEU requires continued access to utilize this tool; and
WHEREAS, continuing to use this software supports existing efforts to implement a
blueprint for LEU's GIS build -out, and provides assistance with numerous system architecture
and technical decisions required in the design phase; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Lodi Municipal Code, Section 3.20.070, the bidding
process may be dispensed when the commodity can be obtained from only one vendor. AutoCad
is an Autodesk product and DLT Solutions is the only Autodesk authorized government vendor
for products and support; and
WHEREAS, this subscription renewal is required to ensure the most current software
updates and features are available as well as associated support; and
WHEREAS, approximately $1,000 in annual savings is realized with a three-year
subscription as proposed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize
the renewal of a three-year AutoCad software subscription renewal from sole -source vendor
DLT Solutions, LLC, of Herndon, Virginia, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
Dated: October 7, 2020
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2020-221 was passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held on October 7, 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Mounce, Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
JENNIFER USMIR
City Clerk
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