Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A SERVICE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND CITYZEN SOLUTIONS, INC. DBA
PUBLICINPUT
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista prioritizes public engagement in all aspects of City operations; and
WHEREAS, in support of expanding and enhancing public participation, staff is recommending the implementation of an online public engagement platform that will c entralize and encourage public participation in City projects, programs, and initiatives; and
WHEREAS, on January 5, 2023, the City issued a request for proposals (RFP P09 -2023), seeking competitive proposals from software providers for an online softwar e as service public engagement platform; and
WHEREAS, the City received twelve (12) responses to solicitation P09-2023; and
WHEREAS, proposals were ranked, and the top four (4) respondents were invited to provide a presentation and demonstrate their software to a selection committee; and
WHEREAS, the selection committee evaluated the proposals, including the software demonstrations, and recommends entering into an agreement with Cityzen Solution, Inc., doing business as PublicInput (“PublicInput”); and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement will have an initial term of August 8, 2023 through June 30, 2026, with two optional one-year extensions; and
WHEREAS, the fee for service for the initial term will be $43,953 annually, prorated to $40,290 for the current fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, if exercised, the first one -year extension would have a cost of $48,348 and the second one-year extension would have a cost of $53,183; and
WHEREAS, the initial term of the agreement through June 30, 2026 will be funded using previously appropriated and programmed American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) Revenue Recovery funds and funds for the optional extensions will be identified as part of a future budget development process, if exercised; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement confirms with the City’s Privacy Protection and Technology Transparency Policy; and
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WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves the Services Agreement, between the City and PublicInput, in the form presented, with such minor modifications as ma y be required or approved by the City Attorney , a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute same.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Tiffany Allen Jill D.S. Maland
Assistant City Manager Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak Acting City Attorney