Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Cision US Inc
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an addendum to a settlement agreement with Cision US Inc in the amount of $19,544 to provide full compensation for services provided through February 7, 2027 for software: Cision outreach and monitoring software services for Precinct 2 through February 7, 2027 with four (4) one-year renewal options.
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Background and Discussion:
Cision provides software services which provide access to human researched domestic media contacts and outlets, along with distribution tools. Additionally, the services provide monitoring of print services social listening core.
Expected Impact:
Provide monitoring of media contacts and print services which increases the efficiency and responsiveness of the Communications and Policy teams.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Anticipated Court Date: 4/30/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department:
Joel Godinez, Director of Precinct 2 IT, Shána Johnson, Precinct 2 - Accounts Payable Specialist; Aaron Saenz, Buyer, Purchasing Department
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Addendum