Report Prepared by: Jeffrey Kazmierski, Software Analyst I, Information Technology
Title
SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of Agreement for an additional $1,600 with Granicus, LLC. to Provide Professional Services for Minor Website and Intranet Cybersecurity Upgrade Totaling Contract Amounts not to Exceed $81,614.33
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive the competitive bidding requirement and approving the agreement for an additional $1,600 with Granicus, LLC. to provide professional Services for minor website and intranet cybersecurity upgrade totaling contract amounts not to exceed $81,614.33.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City's competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 due to sole sourcing; and,
B. Approving a new agreement with Granicus LLC. in the amount of $1,600 for professional services for minor website and intranet cybersecurity upgrade totaling a not to exceed amount of $81,614.33 for all contracts; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Refer back to staff for additional information; or,
3. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Government transparency and accessibility.
DISCUSSION
The City of Merced currently manages multiple electronic solutions including agenda management and workflow, board and commission management, web site hosting, e-communication messaging platform, community engagement platform, and live streaming. All these government focused, civic engagement products are from Granicus, LLC. Granicus is the largest vendor in civic engagement platforms. More than 5,500 global government agencies have chosen Granicus to modernize their online services, website & CMS, digital communications strategies, public meeting experience...
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