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Public Health Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign retroactive Software Maintenance Agreement 07-498-01M with Netsmart Public Health Inc. in the amount $25,507.65 for the term April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008 to provide continued maintenance and support service with regard to the Public Health Medical Clinic Management Software System, Insight.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: Realignment and fee for service.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $25,507.65
Funding
Budgeted $25,507.65
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $25,507.65
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: This agreement provides 12 months of maintenance for a total of $25,507.65 for the term. Funding is included in Public Health's current FY 2006-07 budget. Term of agreement may be automatically extended for a 12-month period for an additional $25,507.65 plus up to a five percent (5.00%) increase.
Reason for Recommendation: The Public Health Department contracted with QS Technology to replace its old DOS-based clinic management software with a fully integrated system entitled Insight-"Software for Public Health Clinic Management." The Department had planned and budgeted to continue the associated software maintenance and upgrade agreement for another year, automatically renewing April 1, 2007; however QS Technology was acquired by Netsmart and, therefore, prompted a need for the County to enter into a new agreement. This new agreement is identical to the old contract with QS Technology, the only change being an increased (6.3%) first-year fee. It is retroactive to April 1, 2007 due to late receipt of contract documents from Netsmart.
Action to be taken following Board approval: Chair to sign two original copies of the attached agreement; Board Clerk's Office to return one originally signed copy to Department to distribute as...
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