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County Approves New Public Notice Software Contract

Original title: Award RFP-604962-25/MHH Public Notice Software to Column Software, PBC., Beaverton, OR for complete implementation and ongoing support of the public notice software for an estimated annual cost of $60,000 and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Agreement. Countywide (Stephen Koontz, Resource Management Deputy Director) Requesting Department - Information Technology

April 22, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This contract changes the digital platform used for official county public notices, with an annual expenditure of $60,000 in taxpayer funds.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Column Software, PBC

The company is awarded the contract to provide software and support services to the county.

Information Technology Department

The department is responsible for the implementation of the new public notice software.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 22, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has approved a contract with Column Software, to provide and support new public notice software. The project will cost approximately $60,000 annually and will be implemented countywide.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for the implementation and ongoing support of new public notice software for the county.
How much will this cost the county?
The estimated annual cost for the software is $60,000.
Who is the vendor for this software?
The vendor is Column Software, , based in Beaverton, OR.

Why It Matters

This contract changes the digital platform used for official county public notices, with an annual expenditure of $60,000 in taxpayer funds.

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Annualized Software Expenditure

The county has committed to a recurring annual cost of $60,000 for public notice software, shifting from a one-time procurement to an ongoing service model.

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Sources

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