STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: November 9, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement for continued use of the existing software to facilitate the new hire and performance management process for the Department of Information and Technology Services with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. through the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) agreement - Not to exceed $1,324,163 - Financing: Data Services Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a cooperative purchasing agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide for continued use of the existing software to facilitate the new hire and performance management process. This system automates the City's hiring process by allowing for approval routing, email notifications, qualification screening, and tracking progress throughout the entire on-boarding process. Benefits of the system include, but are not limited to:
* Accept and process job applications submitted online
* Manage position eligibility lists
* Schedule applicants for testing and provide management with test scores
The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) 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.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On January 24, 2018, City Council authorized a two year service contrac...
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