DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Oracle America, Inc. For Oracle Mission Critical Support Services
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the Deputy County Manager to execute a contract with Oracle America, Inc. for Oracle Mission Critical Support Services for DakotaConnect, the Dakota County Enterprise Resource Planning System.
SUMMARY
Dakota County went live with a new Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning, Human Capital Management and Enterprise Performance Management tool in January 2023. The system is referred to as DakotaConnect. The County contracted with Sierra-Cedar, LLC to help implement the new system as well as assist with resolution of several identified issues throughout 2023.
In 2024, Dakota County contracted Oracle America, Inc for Oracle Mission Critical Support Services for a one-year contract totaling $80,444. Dakota County Information Technology (IT) staff are now recommending a renewal contract with Oracle America, Inc. for Oracle Mission Critical Support Services. The term of this contract will be from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, and the cost is $89,651. The contract will augment current IT staff and assist with knowledge transfer to County staff. The support contract includes regression testing for each DakotaConnect quarterly update, as well as, resolving any system issues that are encountered to keep the system functional.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the Board authorize the Deputy County Manager to execute a contract with Oracle America, Inc. for Oracle Mission Critical Support Services from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, in the amount of $89,651.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
Annual cost for this contract is $89,651 and will be funded from the Information Technology consulting budget.
? None ? Current budget ? Other
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