Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement and Approving the Statement of Work with Cognizant Worldwide, Limited and Collaborative Solutions, LLC for Software Implementation Services
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into A Master Services Agreement Between the City of Olympia and Cognizant Worldwide, Limited, and Approve the Statement of Work between the City of Olympia and Collaborative Solutions, LLC, the U.S. Affiliate of Cognizant, for Software Implementation Services in the amount of $1,963,898.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Master Services Agreement Between the City of Olympia and Cognizant Worldwide, Limited, and the Statement of Work Between the City of Olympia and Collaborative Solutions, LLC, the U.S. Affiliate of Cognizant, for Software Implementation Services in the amount of $1,963,898.
Staff Contact:
Danelle MacEwen, Performance Management Specialist, Office of Performance & Innovation, 360.753.8211
Presenter(s):
Danelle MacEwen, Performance Management Specialist
Aaron Be Miller, Finance Director
Background and Analysis:
The City's current financial management software system was purchased in the 1980's and does not meet the business needs of the City. This inefficient, outdated technology is difficult to use; lacks reporting functionality for analysis and decision-making; and does not integrate with other software applications. Currently, Human Resources does not have a technology solution and is primarily a paper-based system.
In November 2020, the City contracted with the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) to prepare for a new software solution by evaluating and updating business processes based on industry best practices, develop a Request for Proposals for a new technology solution, and facilitate the vendor se...
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