HomeMy WebLinkAboutSummary FormDate: 9/28/2005
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM
FILE ID: D 5- D { 17
Requesting Department:
Commission Meeting Date: 10/27/2005 District Impacted:
Grants Administration
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Type: ® Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Emergency Ordinance ❑ Discussion Item
❑ Other
•,ublect: Sole source purchase of a Grants Locator
Purpose of Item:
A Resolution of the Miami City Commission waiving by a 4/5ths affirmative vote of the members of
the City Commission, after an advertised public hearing, ratifying, approving and confirming the City
Manager's finding of a sole source; waiving the requirements for competitive sealed bidding
procedures, and approving the acquisition of a Grants Locator, from eCivis, in an annual amount not
to exceed $24,000, for a period of one year with optionalrenewal for up to two additional one-year
periods. Funding is available from Account Code 001000.980101.6.340.
Background Information:
Grants Locator is a web -based application containing a collection of internally generated content
written by trained research analysts employed by eCivis. This content is based on these analysts'
research of Federal, State and Foundation grants. In total, Grants Locator covers all Federal and State
(CA, FL, TX, IL, VA, OH) grants excluding certain very narrow target audience grants (for example,
State Department grants for agriculture development in West Africa). Overall, Grants Locator is
relied upon by over 400 local government entities nationwide including 7 of the 12 largest local
governments. The City has utilized the services from eCivis in the past and has had great success in
locating grants for City Initiatives and Programs.
Budget Impact Analysis
NO Is this item related to revenue?
YES Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below.
General Account No: 001000.980101.6.340 pick,
Special Revenue Account No:
CIP Project No:
NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds?
Start Up Capital Cost:
Maintenance Cost:
Total Fiscal Impact:
CIP
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