DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Contract Renewal With Granicus, Inc., For Broadcasting Subscriptions Services
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the Deputy County Manager to execute a contract renewal with Granicus, Inc., for broadcasting services supporting public meetings.
SUMMARY
Dakota County’s current subscriptions for broadcasting services which includes recurring captioning services, GovMeeting live cast, and an upgrade from 720p to 1080p streaming, expires on June 30, 2026. This solution enables Dakota County to live broadcast meetings to the public.
1080p or Full HD (high-definition) video or display resolution will provide a sharp, crisp, and clear image quality. It is suitable for video streaming and is widely supported across various devices including smartphones, monitors, and large screen TVs.
Dakota County utilizes a high-definition encoder and closed captioning in the boardroom for broadcasting meetings to the public. Granicus, Inc. provides online support for this high-definition encoder and closed captioning services for each County Board meeting.
Dakota County requested and received a nine-month proposal to renew the streaming services from Granicus. The nine-month proposal is from July 1, 2026, to March 27, 2027, for an amount of $32,278.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the County Board authorize the Deputy County Manager to execute a contract renewal with Granicus, Inc. for streaming services in an amount of $32,278. This amount is for a nine-month contract from July 1, 2026, to March 27, 2027.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The 2026 amount for this contract is $32,278. The contract is funded by levy and is included in the 2026 County Administration budget in the General Fund.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the citizens of Dakota County that the Board of Commissioners participate in state legislative and administrative rule-making processes to ensure that County interests are properly considered in the adoption of legislation and rules; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County currently has a contract with Granicus, Inc. for broadcasting services; and
WHEREAS, the current contract with Granicus, Inc. for broadcasting services ends on June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the County requires a contact renewal from Granicus, Inc. for broadcasting services; and
WHEREAS, the County received a nine-month renewal quote from Granicus starting on July 01, 2026, and ending on March 27, 2027, for $32,278; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funding is available in the 2026 budget; and
WHEREAS, staff recommend renewal of the contract with Granicus, Inc., for broadcasting services for a nine-month contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy County Manager to execute a nine-month contract renewal from July 1, 2026, to March 27, 2027, with Granicus, Inc., for broadcasting services in an amount not to exceed $32,278, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
25-244; 05/20/25
24-432; 08/27/24
23-351; 08/01/23
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Granicus Quote.
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CONTACT
Department Head: Tony Gomes
Author: Hamza Akram