STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Core
AGENDA DATE: August 27, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Department of Information and Technology Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement for continuous use of SnapComms Employee Communication solution for the Department of Information and Technology Services with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. through the OMNIA Partners cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $259,395.00 - Financing: Data Services Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide continuous use of SnapComms from Everbridge Inform which is an internal communications software solution that bypasses email to get important messages to the City staff. The product will allow the City to share pertinent information with the City network users via alerts, tickets, and screensavers that push information to users. Information Technology Services (ITS) can also utilize SnapComms to submit quizzes to users to promote behavioral changes that promote good cyber-hygiene.
The OMNIA Partners cooperative agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code which authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide continuous use of SnapComms from Everbridge Inform which is an internal communications software solution that bypasses email to get important messages to the City staff. The product will allow the City to share pertinent information with the City network users via alerts, tickets, and screensavers that push information to users. ITS can also utilize SnapComms to submit quizzes to users to promote behavioral changes that promote good cyber-hygiene.
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide continuous use of SnapComms from Everbridge Inform which is an internal communications software solution that bypasses email to get important messages to the City staff. The product will allow the City to share pertinent information with the City network users via alerts, tickets, and screensavers that push information to users. ITS can also utilize SnapComms to submit quizzes to users to promote behavioral changes that promote good cyber-hygiene.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
Data Services Fund |
$86,465.00 |
$86,465.00 |
$86,465.00 |
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
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Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
SHI Government Solutions, Inc. |
Non-local |
0.00% |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Cooperative Purchasing Agreement |
• Cooperative purchasing agreements enable the City to associate with State agencies, other local governments, or local cooperative organizations comprised of other state and local governments, to leverage market buying power and enable the City to purchase goods or services at lower prices |
|
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• The cooperative purchasing agreement is an alternative method of meeting the requirements for competitive bidding or competitive sealed proposals, not an exception from that requirement |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
SHI Government Solutions, Inc.
3828 Pecan Trail
Austin, Texas 78749
Thai Lee, President