REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SANTINO DANISI, Controller/Finance Director
Finance Department
BY: KALEB NEUFELD, Assistant Controller/Assistant Director
Finance Department
SUBJECT
Title
Approve a four-year business tax licensing software services agreement with Progressive Solutions, Inc. for a total contract value of $395,931.14 (Bid File 12500203).
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the Finance Director or designee(s) to execute a four-year contract in the total amount of $395,931.14 to provide business tax and licensing services to the City of Fresno Finance Department as outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the City (Bid File 12500203).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno (City) currently has an Agreement with Progressive Solutions Inc. for business tax and licensing services, scheduled to expire on June 30, 2025. A Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued for business tax and licensing services and posted on PlanetBids on September 19, 2024. Six software companies responded to our bid with their submissions. A Review committee was formed consisting of Finance Business Tax and License staff, a staff member from Information Services Department (ISD), and a staff member from the Department of Purchasing. Each Proposal was examined for conformity with the criteria published in the RFP, consisting primarily of the company's ability to meet the required services and its cost proposal for providing such services. Staff recommends awarding a four-year contract, in the amount of $94,638.25 (Year 1), with the base pricing increasing 3% for years two, three, and four; for a total of $395,931.14, to the existing software application provider, Progressive Solutions Inc.
BACKGROUND
As a large government entity, the City of Fresno (City) has extensive and complex business tax and licensing service requirements that are essential for ensuring the efficient operation of the City's financial systems and...
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