File #: 24-0835    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government Status: Passed
File created: 9/12/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 12/4/2024 Final action: 12/4/2024
Title: Request approval of an award without competition - Board of Assessors, Upgrade of (QPublic) with Spatialest, a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider Geospatial (Indianapolis, IN), in an amount not to exceed $63,640.00 for the installation of a appraisal toolset (AppraisalEst) which provides functionality for data cleansing, data analysis, valuation and ratio analysis including professional and implementation services. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)
Attachments: 1. Cost Proposal

 

Department

Tax Assessor

 

Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)

title

 

Request approval of an award without competition - Board of Assessors,  Upgrade of (QPublic) with Spatialest, a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider Geospatial (Indianapolis, IN), in an amount not to exceed $63,640.00 for the installation of a appraisal toolset (AppraisalEst) which provides functionality for data cleansing, data analysis, valuation and ratio analysis including professional and implementation services. Effective upon BOC approval.  (APPROVED)

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Requirement for Board Action
(Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)

In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-384, after conducting a good faith review, and the Purchasing Department has determined that there is only one source available for the required supply, service or construction item, the request shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.

 

Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)

Open and Responsible Government

 

Commission Districts Affected

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Is this a purchasing item?

Yes

 

Summary & Background: This request is upgrade the existing system with  the addition of a new module in the Qpublic system.  The system was originally acquired in August 2023. Annually, a revaluation of properties is conducted in order to establish appraised values.  This is currently done by using spreadsheets to make analyses.  The new module will provide an automated process which will significantly reduce the time spent to complete the reviews as well as alleviate errors caused by using a manual process. 

 

Scope of Work: Vendor will provide hosted access to its software module which uses comparable sales information, property characteristics, and location to assist staff with producing estimated property values.  It combines statistical analysis with the power of a map interface to generate high quality an accurate appraisal analysis.

 

Community Impact: None

 

Department Recommendation: The department recommends approval of this request.

 

Project Implications: Use of this software will reduce the time spent with manual sales analysis.

 

Community Issues/Concerns: None.

 

Department Issues/Concerns: None.

 

Contract Modification: This is a new request.

 

Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)

Not applicable

 

Exhibits Attached

 Exhibit 1: Cost Proposal

Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
title

Roderick Conley, Chief Appraiser, Tax Assessor, 404-612-6402

 

Contract Attached
title

No


Previous Contracts

title

Yes

 

Total Contract Value

Original Approved Amount:

$0.00

Previous Adjustments:

$0.00

This Request:

$63,640.00

TOTAL:

$63,640.00


Fiscal Impact / Funding Source

Funding Line 1:

100-240-2401-1160: General Fund, Tax Assessor, Professional Services

Key Contract Terms

Start Date: Upon BOC Approval

End Date: Until final acceptance

Cost Adjustment

Renewal/Extension Terms


Overall Contractor Performance Rating: N/A

Would you select/recommend this vendor again?

Yes

 

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