Bill 200010
Authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into one or more agreements with a vendor or vendors for the purchase and servicing of online legal research services, investigative tools, and related goods and services, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced by
How members voted
Vote on Mar 12, 2020 · CITY COUNCIL
Aye (17)
Councilmember DombCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember GymCouncilmember OhCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember JonesCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember BassCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember Thomas
From the floor
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“…16, 2020, I signed the following bill which was passed by Council at its session on March 12, 2020: Bill No. 200010.”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 26, 2020 · Mar 26, 2020 · official transcript, this passage
“… the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to which was referred Bill No. 200010, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into one or more agreements with a vendor or vendors for the purchase and servicing of online legal research services, investigative tools, and related goods and services," respectfully report…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 5, 2020 · Mar 5, 2020 · official transcript, this passage
“…President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit the first reading of this day Bill No. 200010. (Duly seconded.)”
Councilman Henon · Stated Meeting, March 5, 2020 · Mar 5, 2020 · official transcript, this passage
“… properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 200010. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)”
Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, March 5, 2020 · Mar 5, 2020 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Jan 23, 2020Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
This Bill was Introduced and Referred.to the Committee on Public Property and Public Works
- Mar 3, 2020HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.
- Mar 3, 2020HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
This Bill was HEARING HELD.
- Mar 3, 2020REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.
- Mar 5, 2020SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.
- Mar 5, 2020ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
- Mar 5, 2020ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR.
- Mar 12, 2020READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Mar 16, 2020SIGNED · MAYOR
This Bill was SIGNED.
Official documents
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..Title Authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into one or more agreements with a vendor or vendors for the purchase and servicing of online legal research services, investigative tools, and related goods and services, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, is hereby authorized to enter into one or more agreements with a vendor or vendors, to be selected using a "best value" process, for the purchase of online legal research services, investigative tools, and related goods and services pursuant to terms substantially as set forth in the Term Sheet attached hereto as Exhibit "A." SECTION 2. The City Solicitor is hereby authorized to review and to approve the agreement or agreements necessary to effectuate this Ordinance, and to impose such terms and conditions on them as the City Solicitor may deem necessary and proper to protect the interests of the City of Philadelphia and to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance. EXHIBIT "A" Term Sheet Background. Online legal research services, investigative tools, and related goods and services are used by many of the City's departments and agencies, as well as by related entities. It is the primary resource for much of the legal and investigative work done by various city agencies and by city employees. These services comprise of, among other things, access to federal and state case law, federal and state statutes, practice tools, and secondary sources. Investigative tools include, but are not limited to, public records databases, company financial information, and access to wire services and other media. 1. Term. The City anticipates contracting for these services with one or more providers and, subject to approval of City Council, awarding such contracts for the period, April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2023. 2. Cost. The anticipated cost of the agreement over the life of the agreement is approximately $5 million dollars. 3. Services. The agreements will include access to online databases, onboarding and training services, print publications, and maintenance and support for the duration of the contract(s). 4. EOP Requirement. An Economic Opportunity Plan under Chapter 17-1600 of the Philadelphia Code will be required in connection with any contract awarded pursuant to the authorization of this ordinance. ..End