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September 8, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
21. Authorize City Manager to Execute a Contract Renewal for Annual Maintenance of Housing and Community Development Software with Benevate, Inc. dba Neighborly Software in an Amount Not to Exceed $60,000. This Neighborly software is used to manage Housing & Neighborhood Services, Human Services and Cultural resources services, and programs by 40 staff members. (Housing & Neighborhood Services)
Strategic Priority
Good Government
Description

This contract renewal is for annual maintenance of housing and community development software with Benevate, Inc, dba Neighborly Software in an amount not to exceed $60,000. This specialized software is used to manage Housing & Neighborhood Services Department, Human Services Department, and Cultural Resources Department services and programs. The increase in price is due to additional users of the software and now can be utilized by 40 staff members. This contract has annual renewal options available through 2027, in the event the City elects to renew, the contract price will increase by 5% each year.

 

The departments listed above have used this software for several years and the vendor has been attentive to specialized departmental needs. In addition to helping the departments deliver services and programs to their customers, the software assists with the management and reporting of associated federal and other funding. This is a sole source because the City currently utilizes this software and is a critical part of the successful implementation of housing and human services that are the focus of the City. Terms: Net 30 days. Delivery: As requested.

 

The vendor is:

S.S Benevate, Inc, dba Neighborly Software (Atlanta, GA)(D)              $60,000

A pre-proposal meeting was not conducted as this is a sole source. (D) Indicates non-local, non-DBE-owned business.

Local vendors notified via the supplier portal: No

Total sent: 1

Total received: 1

Recommendation

Approval 

Contact
Martin Fretty, Senior Director, Housing & Neighborhood Services
Financial Impact
Expenditure of $60,000 from Community Dev Fund/ Neighborhood SVCS, General Fund/Human SVCS Admin, & General Fund/Cultural Resources.
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Neighborly Software.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Neighborly Software.pdf
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