HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-22 - AGENDA REPORTS - CONTR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING (2)AGENDA REPORT
City Mana;
Item to be
Steve Stark
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: April 22, 1997
SUBJECT: CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
The Information Resources Division of the Administrative Services Department has been using
the services of Signature Software to provide a technical consultant since November 1, 1996,
to maintain the City's technology environment.
Signature Software's contract expires April 30, 1997. A need still exists in Information
Resources to retain the temporary services of a consultant for a period up to four months. This
contract will provide ongoing technological assistance in maintaining the City's current
computer systems while a recruitment for a permanent Information Resources Manager is
conducted. Due to their prior experience in working with the City's computer system, staff
would like to continue to use Signature Software as a consultant to work directly with
Information Resources during this period in an amount not to exceed $33,000. Funds are
available in the `96-'97 budget in Account Number 2310-8110 for May and June. Funds for July
and August are included in the proposed'97298 budget in Account Number 2310-8110.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve contract for professional consulting services with Signature Software for a period of
four months, in an amount not to exceed $33,000, plus a 15% contingency from Account
Number 2310-8110. Authorize the City Manager to sign all documents related to this contract.
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