To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Purchase Order for DLT Solutions LLC for Autodesk Subscription
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on behalf of the Public Works Department, a Terms of Use Agreement and a purchase order with DLT Solutions LLC, in an amount not to exceed $77,681 for subscription services for Autodesk for the period from September 19, 2024 to September 18, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Roads, Flood Control, and Special District Funds
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department uses the Autodesk subscription services including AutoCAD for design and delivery of Public Works projects. This software allows for Autodesk Civil 3D software is a civil engineering, surveying design and documentation software. Civil 3D aids in the improvement of project delivery, the maintenance of more consistent data and processes, and the quick response to project changes. Additionally, users can use specialized tools and customizable design standards to speed up time-consuming operations including intersection, roundabout, and corridor design, parcel layout, pipelines, and grading
The DLT Solutions LLC Terms of Use include Limitations on Liability language which require Board approval.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the purchase order is not approved the Public Works Department will not be able to complete capital improvement projects, surveying of right-of-way and research, design and construction projects and oversite of the consultants that the County uses.