Title
Authorization for Phoenix Municipal Court to Enter into Contract for Legal Online Resources and Materials (Ordinance S-48958)
Description
Request to authorize the Phoenix Municipal Court to enter into a five-year contract with West Publishing Corporation, doing business as Thomson Reuters, to provide legal online resources and materials for judicial officers and support staff. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $265,000.
Report
Summary
Thomson Reuters provides access to tools and resources that will allow judicial officers and support staff to conduct legal research. Thomson Reuters provides expansive access to legal online and print publications, and uses a proprietary key numbering system which facilitates legal research. Judicial officers need ready access to both current and accurate legal resources to ensure that laws are being followed when ruling on cases.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo citing the unique services provided by Thomson Reuters. This vendor provides access to legal content and uses a proprietary key numbering system as part of its online legal resources.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about Dec. 1, 2022 for a five-year term.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $265,000. Funds are available in the Phoenix Municipal Court's Operating Budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Chief Presiding Judge B. Don Taylor and Deputy City Manager Karen Peters.