Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Attorney to enter into the third year of a three year contract with LexisNexis, a division of Reed-Elsevier, Inc., for the provision of on-line legal research services. This provider was selected because it best meets the needs of the City Attorney's office. The services will be for access to on-line legal research which includes Accurint for Government and Labor Law materials.
The original contract was authorized by Ordinance 1023-2009 for the amount $43,284.00 and the second year was authorized by Ordinance 0794-2010 for the amount $43,878.00.
The total annual cost will be $43,284.00. We were able to negotiate an extremely competitive price and lock it in for a three year period. The City will realize a savings of $15,804.00 each year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the third year of this contract, for the period of 06/01/11 through 05/31/12, will be $43,284.00. These funds are included in the City Attorney's 2011 approved general fund budget.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUBMER:
LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier, Inc. CC#: 521471842 Expires: 07/10/2011
Title
To authorize the City Attorney to enter into the third year of a three year contract with LexisNexis a division of Reed Elsevier, Inc. for the provision of on-line legal research services, to authorize the expenditure of 43,284.00; to waive the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($43,284.00)
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WHEREAS, the City Attorney's Office is in need of on-line legal research resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney's Office has determined that the services offered by LexisNexis a division of Reed Elsevier, Inc. best meet the needs of the legal staff; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney's Office has selected a subscription package which provides the required services for a monthly flat fee rate of $3,607.00 for the third year of a three year contract, 06/01/11 through 0...
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