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Council waives bidding, approves new Tyler Technologies SaaS agreement at $169,418 annually
Summary
Council voted to waive formal bidding and enter a new SaaS agreement with Tyler Technologies for an annual cost of $169,418; staff described the purchase as an upgrade to the city's current system.
The City Council voted to waive the bidding process and enter into a new software‑as‑a‑service (SaaS) agreement with Tyler Technologies at an annual cost of $169,418.
City Administrator Green, IT Director Frank and Director Martin recommended the purchase as an upgrade to the city's existing system. The motion to waive bidding and approve the contract was moved by Alderman Fate, seconded by Alderman Bowman, and carried by roll call; the clerk recorded eight ayes.
The nut graf: City staff characterized the contract as an upgrade to current systems; the agreement will increase the city's annual software expense by the stated amount and was approved without competitive bidding after council action to waive the bidding requirement.
Discussion vs. decision: Staff recommendation and council approval constituted a binding authorization to enter the contract; council also directed signatures to be affixed as necessary.
Ending: Council minutes show the motion carried and the city will execute the SaaS agreement with Tyler Technologies.
