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Authorize a contract for cloud-based certification management and contract compliance software for Austin Small and Minority Business Resources with AskReply Inc. d/b/a B2Gnow, for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $145,000 with up to four 1-year extension options each in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $815,000. Funding: $145,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Small and Minority Business Resources. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
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Lead Department
Austin Financial Services.
Client Department(s)
Austin Small and Minority Business Resources.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $145,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Small and Minority Business Resources. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Procurement Language:
Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these services. Austin Financial Services has determined this contractor best meets the needs of Austin Small and Minority Business Resources to provide these services required for the City.
MBE/WBE:
Cooperative Agreement contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services – Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500.
Additional Backup Information:
The contract will provide Austin Small and Minority Business Resources (ASMBR) with a certification and compliance management system, that provides comprehensive administration and management of ASMBR’s certification process and compliance oversight of businesses doing business with the City. The syste...
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