DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Contract With EarthSoft For Purchase And Implementation Of Environmental Quality Information System Software Application
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Environmental Resources Department identified a need to better manage the well water and chemistry data collected over the years from wells located within Dakota County; and
WHEREAS, EarthSoft Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS) was selected as the best solution through a formal request for proposal (RFP) solicitation process; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency staff also use EarthSoft; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the Environmental Resources Department Operations Budget to invest in a new water quality data management system; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Resources Department and the Information Technology Department jointly recommend the purchase of software and services from EarthSoft; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the system is $168,040 with annual operating costs in year two of $18,600.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Dakota County Chief Information Officer to execute a contract with EarthSoft to implement software and services in an amount not to exceed $168,040, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2022 Countywide Budget Incentive Program (BIP) budget is hereby amended as follows:
Expense
Countywide BIP $128,040
Environmental Resources Department Operations Budget $ 40,000
Total Expense $168,040
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