Title
Online Survey Service Subscription Contract - Request Award to SurveyMonkey (Ordinance S-49171)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to contract with SurveyMonkey, or its designee, for online survey services for a maximum of five years. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate value will not exceed $35,000.
Report
Summary
The Community and Economic Development (CED) Department uses an online survey service to design and send online professional surveys to entrepreneurs, employers, and other business contacts. This service was previously procured as a Small Dollar Purchase, as defined by Administrative Regulation (A.R.) 3.10. With the transition of many previously in-person events and functions to virtual options, the number of staff needing access to this service has increased to meet the expanded needs of customers.
Procurement Information
In compliance with A.R. 3.10, an informal procurement was conducted. SurveyMonkey is the selected vendor based on price and service features.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about Dec. 1, 2022, for a one-year term with four one-year renewal options.
Financial Impact
The aggregate cost for five years will not exceed $35,000. Costs will be allocated based on use between general CED activities and workforce activities. Funding is available in the department's operating budget and from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the Community and Economic Development Department.