Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into the second twelve months of a thirty-six month contract with THOMSON WEST (West Group Payment Ctr.) for the provision of on-line legal research resources. At the present time, the Court has determined that THOMSON WEST is the best resource available at the least-cost and requests that the provisions of competitive bidding requirements of Chapter 329, Columbus City Codes be waived in order enter into contract with THOMSON WEST.
THOMSON WEST (West Group Payment Ctr.) contract compliance number is 411426973/001 expiration 5/29/2010
FISCAL IMPACT: The funds are available from the 2008 budget.
This legislation is considered an emergency measure to ensure the continuation of uninterrupted on-line legal research services for the court.
Title
To authorize the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into the second twelve months of a thirty-six month contract with THOMSON WEST (West Group Payment Ctr.) for the provision of on-line legal research resources, to authorize the expenditure of up to $25,000 (Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars) from the Municipal Court computer fund, to waive competitive bidding requirements of Chapter 329, Columbus City Codes, and to declare an emergency. ($25,000)
Body
WHEREAS, the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court would like to enter into the second twelve months of a thirty-six month contract with THOMSON WEST for the receipt of on-line legal research services; and
WHEREAS, the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court Office has selected a subscription package which provides the required services for a monthly rate of $2,038.40 beginning December 1, 2008 through November 30, 2009.
WHEREAS, the solicitation of proposals for like-kind services satisfied the i...
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