TO: Communication, Technology & Information Systems Committee
FROM: Chris Sternal, Director of IT
SUBJECT:
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Award of Contract to Granicus for Website Services in the Amount of $30,088.79
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BACKGROUND:
In 2015 the City began using the Granicus product platform which includes GovAccess. GovAccess is the content management system that runs the City website. In 2021, the City added the GovAccess Developer Toolkit to the website, which allows us a higher level of customization and reduced the need for development services as staff is able to develop custom sites inhouse.
CONCLUSION:
The City of Joliet uses GovAccess to maintain the City’s website which is a critical communication tool.
In accordance with section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances which states that purchases over $25,000.00 may be awarded without written specifications or bidding under certain circumstances. Three of these circumstances apply:
1. (a)Purchases which may only be practicably made from a single source;
2. (f)Purchases when authorized by a concurring vote of two-thirds (⅔) of the mayor and city council;
3. (g)Purchases of professional services.
Sufficient funds exist utilizing the IT Contractual Services Budget (Org 04001000, Object 524200, $30,088.79).
RECOMMENDATION:
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It is recommended that this item be forwarded to City Council with a recommendation to approve.
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