Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 220355
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Synaptec Software, Inc. dba LawBase
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Synaptec Software, Inc. dba LawBase to update the statement of work and implementation schedule of the original Agreement at no additional cost for matter management system (MMS) for the County Attorney's Office for the period of January 9, 2024 - Final System Acceptance (FSA) issued by Harris County (HC) (220355), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
On January 9, 2024 CC approved a subscription-based turnkey matter management solution for the CAO, replacing an outdated and ineffective system in place for almost two (2) decades. The new solution offers upgrades in the following areas:
? Improve the CAO's attorney and support staff's overall office productivity by becoming more efficient in matter management allowing the department to handle a greater workload without increasing staff.
? Streamline the management of documents, emails and other information related to the CAO's business activities through the use of integrated workflows, document sharing, document assembly, electronic document management, calendaring and scheduling functionality.
? Improve the CAO's capability to better communicate with clients and vendors (including outside counsel) and provide immediate information on matter management status resulting in a quicker turn around on work product delivery.
? Provide a more effective means for the CAO to manage all aspects of the agency's legal matters i...
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