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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 Jan 23, 2020Committee on Public Property and Public WorksOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Henon

How members voted

  1. 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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  1. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advise you Stated Meeting March 26, 2020 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

  2. “To the President and members of the Council of 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 re…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 5, 2020 · Mar 5, 2020 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Thank you, Mr. 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

  4. “Thank you. It has been moved and 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

  1. Jan 23, 2020Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Mar 3, 2020HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  3. Mar 3, 2020HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  4. Mar 3, 2020REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  5. Mar 5, 2020SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Mar 5, 2020ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Mar 5, 2020ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Mar 12, 2020READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Mar 16, 2020SIGNED · MAYOR

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