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City OKs GovWell permitting software in $231,515 implementation deal, annual fees to follow
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Summary
Casa Grande approved an ordinance authorizing the purchase and implementation of GovWell permitting software (via Carahsoft) with a year‑one not‑to‑exceed cost of $231,515.84 and annual fees of $135,638.30 for years two and three; council recorded a unanimous vote.
The Casa Grande City Council approved Ordinance 3501 to authorize the purchase and implementation of GovWell’s cloud‑based permitting, licensing, inspection and code‑enforcement platform through Carahsoft Technology Corporation.
Staff described the contract as a modern unified platform intended to improve transparency, reporting and online access for residents, contractors and businesses. The not‑to‑exceed implementation and year‑one cost is $231,515.84; the annual subscription fee for years two and three was presented as $135,638.30, with renewals thereafter subject to future approvals.
Council members asked about contract length, public access and ADA compliance. Staff said the agreement includes two one‑year extension options and that the vendor has provided documentation asserting ADA compliance; they also said inspectors will use mobile devices in the field and the city will explore public reporting options where feasible.
Ordinance 3501 passed on a roll‑call vote. The clerk recorded affirmative votes from council members as read.
