HomeMy WebLinkAbout031452 RES - 06/19/2018 Resolution finding that the renewal of a service agreement with Sprout
Social, Inc. for the Communication Department is a sole source
procurement; and authorizing a one-year renewal with Sprout Social Inc. for
$15,300, with an option to extend for an additional one-year term, for a total
renewal amount not to exceed $30,600.
WHEREAS, renewal of a SproutSocial software license subscription will be
renewed for use by the Communication Department;
WHEREAS, this system will assist the City with brand communication on social
channels and provides a single hub for social media publishing, analytics, engagement
across all social profiles, and records retention for social media;
WHEREAS, the City began utilizing the software in February 2015 on an annual
renewal basis at total cost of$45,900 to date and the additional annual renewal will bring
overall total to $61,200, and exercise of the additional option to extend for an additional
one year would bring the overall total to $76,500;
WHEREAS, State law provides that such procurements, as outlined above, are
subject to statutory procurement requirements, including competitive bids, unless an
exception applies;
WHEREAS, there is a statutory exception for this procurement in Local
Government Code, Section 252.022(a) (7) (A), as this purchase is available from only
one source due to special processes or patents.
Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas:
Section 1. The City Council specifically finds that the foregoing statements included in
the preamble of this resolution are true and correct and adopts such findings for all intents
and purposes related to the authorization of this procurement.
Section 2. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute all documents
necessary to renew software license with Sprout Social Inc. based on a sole source, for
a one year renewal term for $15,300, with option to extend for a second renewal term of
$15,300, for a total renewal amount not-to-exceed $ 30,600.
ATTEST: CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
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City Secretary M,a jor
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS
(City Charter Article IV, Sections 7 & 8)
I, the Director of Financial Services of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas (or his/her duly authorized
representative), hereby certify to the City Council and other appropriate officers that the money required
for the current fiscal year's portion of the contract, agreement, obligation or expenditure described
below is in the Treasury to the credit of the Fund specified below, from which it is to be drawn, and has
not been appropriated for any other purpose. Future payments are subject to annual appropriation
by the City Council.
City Council Action Date: Legistar Number: / S °
June 19, 2018
Agenda Item:
Resolution finding that the renewal of a SproutSocial software license for the
Communication Department is a sole source procurement; and authorizing a one-year
renewal with Sprout Social Media Web Host Services of$15,300, with an option to extend
for an additional one-year term, for a total renewal amount not to exceed $30,600.
Amount Required: (Amount to be Certified) $ 15,300
Fund Name Accounting Unit Account No. Activity No. Amount
General Fund 1020-11470 530000 $15,300
Total 15,300
❑ Certification Not Required
Director of Financial Services
Date: JUN 1 9 2018