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Council approves three-year OpenGov contract to centralize procurement and contract management
Summary
The City of Taylor approved a three-year contract with OpenGov Inc. not to exceed $176,754 to centralize procurement and contract management; the department head said ROI is under two years and estimated annual savings of about $95,000.
The council voted to authorize the mayor and city clerk to execute a three-year contract with OpenGov Inc. to provide an electronic procurement and contract-management system, in an amount not to exceed $176,754 funded through purchasing contractual services.
Clayton, a department head, told the council the system will create a shared repository, streamline workflow across departments and help track contracts to avoid unexpected expirations. He estimated the return on investment would be under two years and said the city could save about $95,000 annually and cut processing time by roughly 50%.
Councilmembers asked whether other municipalities using the system had been contacted. Clayton said he had direct contact with Oakland County and included a supporting letter in the proposal but had not interviewed every listed jurisdiction. The motion passed after discussion.
