TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Chris Sternal, Director of IT
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Award of Contract to Sierra ITS for Professional Services Funding in the Amount of $275,000.00
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BACKGROUND:
The Information Technology Department utilizes professional services to supplement staffing, meet fluctuating operational demands, and support project-based work. This model provides the City with the flexibility to draw on specialized expertise as needed, ensuring continuity of services without long-term staffing commitments. Professional services have proven to be an efficient way to respond to emerging priorities, maintain service levels, and align technical resources with organizational needs.
CONCLUSION:
Continued access to professional services remains essential for supporting the City's operations, addressing variable workload levels, and ensuring readiness for project assistance. This approach allows the City to scale support appropriately while maintaining cost-effective and adaptable resource options.
This item was recommended for City Council approval by the Communication, Technology and Information Systems Committee at the August 5, 2026 meeting.
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances states that purchases whose estimated cost is in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be awarded without written specifications or bidding under certain circumstances. Three of these circumstances apply:
(b) Purchases for additions to and repairs and maintenance of equipment owned by the City which may be more efficiently added to, repaired or maintained by a certain person;
(f) Purchases when authorized by a concurring vote of two-thirds of the Mayor and City Council;
(g) Purchases of professional services.
Sufficient Funds exist utilizing the Information Technology Professional Services budget (Org
04001000, Object 523300, $275,000.00)
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Counc...
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