HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 20 - Enterprise Sourcing ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2022
SUBJECT: RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR ENTERPRISE SOURCING
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual contract for enterprise
sourcing services for bids and contract management with Ion Wave
Technologies, Inc. for the Fiscal Services Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the IT License & Maintenance Fees budget for an
amount not to exceed $25,100.
BACKGROUND: The Ion Wave enterprise sourcing package automates the process of
creating, issuing, awarding bids and managing contracts. By leveraging
the system's libraries, templates, and importing capabilities the
procurement function benefits from increased speed, automated auditing,
and the elimination of redundant data entry. It also increases vendor
participation in the bid process.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with Choice Partners a division of Harris County Department of
Education as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Section 271 and
Texas Government Code, Section 791. This contract is with Ion Wave
Technologies, Inc. for eProcurement and Contract Management services
and if approved, this will be the second renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
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