Sponsor: Community & Economic Development
Title
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Amendment to Sole Source Agreement with GrantAnalyst.com, LLC, dba Zoom Grants Technology for Online/Cloud-Based Grant Application Management Technology
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Recommendation
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1. Approve the amendment to the sole source agreement with GrantAnalyst.com, LLC, dba Zoom Grants Technology for online/cloud-based grant application management technology to increase total contract maximum from $39,000 to $72,000.
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the amendment.
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Background and Rationale
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On January 1, 2019, Ramsey County entered into a sole source agreement with GrantAnalyst.com, LLC, dba Zoom Grants Technology for online/cloud-based grant application management technology services for housing and economic development programs. The original agreement, with options for two 1-year renewals, ends December 31, 2023. The initial contract amount based on the normal yearly programming of Community and Economic Development (CED) department. In 2020 and 2021, CED received additional COVID-19 related allocations for federal entitlement programs like Community Development Block Group and HOME Investment Partnership that resulted in drawing down the contract faster.
For this reason, an amendment is requested to increase the maximum contract amount in order utilize this online grant management tool for typical programming in 2022 and 2023 as well as increased programming resulting from the activation of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority levy.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☐ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
There is no direct racial equity impact linked to the amendment to the agreement.
Community Participation Level and Impact
There is no community engagement for the specific board request to approve the amendment.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
Funding for this agreement is included in the proposed 2022-2023 Community and Economic Development department budget.
County Manager Comments
No additional comments.
Last Previous Action
None.
Attachments
1. Amendment to the Agreement