Title
Phoenix Police Hiring Software (E-SOPH) - EXC 22-057 - Amendment (Ordinance S-52207) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow additional expenditures under Contract 156379 with Miller Mendel, Inc. for the purchase of Phoenix Police Hiring Software (E-SOPH) for the Police Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $174,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide the electronic statement of personal history (E-SOPH) software. This software streamlines background investigations of prospective applicants and electronic reference checks. This software automates the hiring business process, streamlines case management, and reduces applicant processing times. The additional funding is needed due to the increase in applicants to the Phoenix Police Department and an increase in price per applicant.
This item has been reviewed and approved by the Information Technology Services Department.
Contract Term
The contract term remains unchanged, ending on April 14, 2027.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $174,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate cost of the contract will not exceed $785,770. Funds are available in the Police Department’s operating budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- Phoenix Police Hiring Software (E-SOPH) Contract 156379 (Ordinance S-48465) on April 6, 2022.
- Phoenix Police Hiring Software (E-SOPH) Contract 156379 (Ordinance S-48669) on May 25, 2022.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.