Software Contract for City Department of Business & Information Services
February 11, 2014
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The Frame
This contract allocates $898,000 in city funds to provide the Department of Business & Information Services with specific software tools and technical support services.
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Infor Public Sector Inc
The company is the vendor responsible for providing software and consulting services to the city.
Dept of Business & Information Services
The department is the recipient of the software services and is responsible for the implementation of the Hansen 8 system.
Last recorded activity February 11, 2014.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The total contract award amount is $898,000.
- The contract covers software licensing, implementation, maintenance, and support for Hansen 8 software.
- The contract period began on January 1, 2009.
- The contract period ended on December 31, 2014.
- The contract was approved on February 11, 2014.
- The vendor is Infor Public Sector Inc.
- The contract is managed by the Department of Business & Information Services.
- The contract is categorized as a professional services consulting agreement for amounts over $250,000.
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Why It Matters
This contract allocates $898,000 in city funds to provide the Department of Business & Information Services with specific software tools and technical support services.
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Backdated Approval
The contract start date was 2009, but the formal approval date listed is 2014, suggesting the contract was approved near the end of its term.
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