HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Project Management SupportMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2023
SUBJECT: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE IT DEPARTMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider a professional services contract for IT and
technology project management support from Blackwelder Services for
the IT Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (IT Department) for an amount
not to exceed $80,000.
BACKGROUND: This purchase request is for a contract for IT project management
services to support the City of Grapevine IT Project Management Office
(PMO). Blackwelder Services will provide staff support services to the
PMO in the administration and implementation of multiple City-wide IT
projects. The functional areas of expertise required include: IT project
management, GTG committee support, vendor management and project
implementation. The IT Department currently has a staff of two FTE in the
project management office and is in need of professional services support
to aid in the completion of 10+ currently active IT projects.
Staff recommends approval.
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