Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Monica Cepero
Department: County Administration Division: Cultural Division
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to approve and execute a Second Amendment to the Software as a Service Agreement between Broward County and Blackbaud, Inc., for a comprehensive grants management system, retroactively extending the initial term of the agreement through May 24, 2023, and providing for one optional extension term, for a total maximum amount not-to-exceed $165,000, subject to review of the Second Amendment for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Second Amendment.
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Why Action is Necessary
Section 21.47 of the Broward County Procurement Code requires Board of County Commissioners approval for agreements with a term exceeding five years.
What Action Accomplishes
Authorizes the County Administrator to enter into a Second Amendment to the referenced agreement, extending the agreement term, and providing for additional funding for the service.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
THE CULTURAL DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
On September 21, 2015, County and MicroEdge, LLC, entered into a Software as a Service Agreement to provide County’s Cultural Division (“Division”) with a customizable grant management system. The software provided by Blackbaud enables the Division to accept grant application proposals, manage compliance requirements, and receive project reports. On November 6, 2017, the Director of Purchasing approved the Assignment Agreement between Blackbaud, Inc., successor of acquisition to MicroEdge, LLC, and County. The Agreement was subsequently amended by a First Amendment dated March 21, 2018.
If this item is approved, the County Administrator will be authorized to sign a Second Amendment to the agreement, retroactively extending the initial term through May 24, 2023, and providing for up to one additional one-year extension, with a total maximum cost not to exceed $165,000. The terms of the Second Amendment will be subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney.
Retroactive approval from May 21, 2021, is requested due to delays resulting from unexpected staff turnover. The division is engaged in a thorough vetting of all contracts to ensure renewals are executed timely.
Approval of this item will allow continuity of this needed service until such time as a competitive solicitation can be completed.
Source of Additional Information
Phillip Dunlap, Director, Cultural Division, (954) 357-7456
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Up to $165,000, inclusive of both additional annual extensions if exercised by the County.