TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve Utilization of State of Florida Contract No. 81141902-25-VITA-ACS For Information Technology Research Subscription Services on an As-Needed Basis in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000 Annually Through the Term Date of November 11, 2027, an Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Terminations in Concurrence with the State of Florida.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve the utilization of State of Florida Contract No. 81141902-25-VITA-ACS for information technology research subscription services on an asneeded basis, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 annually through the term date of November 11, 2027, and authorize the City Manager to approve any modifications or terminations in concurrence with the State of Florida.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve the utilization of State of Florida Contract No. 81141902-25-VITA-ACS for information technology research subscription services on an asneeded basis, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 annually through the term date of November 11, 2027, and authorize the City Manager to approve any modifications or terminations in concurrence with the State of Florida.
Pros:
Provides access to comprehensive information technology research and advisory resources, including industry trends, strategic guidance, and bestpractice insights essential for informed decisionmaking.
Offers specialized support for various functional and leadership roles, enabling departments to access expert analysis tailored to their operational and strategic needs.
Utilizes a cooperative purchasing contract that streamlines procurement, reduces administrative workload, and ensures competitively negotiated publicsector pricing.
Includes structured multilicense and multiyear pricing incentives that help manage costs effectively and offer flexibility for scaling services as organizational needs ev...
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