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Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Catalis, Alpharetta, Geogia for software subscription services for Caseload Explorer software for the 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Lake County in an annual amount of $73,212.74, with renewal options.
Staff Summary
• The Adult Probation Division of the Courts has used Catalis formerly known as AutoMon LLC’s Caseload Explorer software to track and manage their clients since 2010.
• Probation Officers track events and details of cases, including offender interview locations, supervision plans, drug, alcohol and mental health screening provisions, criminal histories, court and general date reminders, etc.
• Pursuant to Chapter 33.066 Bid Exemption of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the Purchasing Agent engaged an ad hoc committee that approved the bid exemption under (B)(2) Professional Services, on the basis of an existing long standing successful relationship, and the knowledge gained through this relationship adds value integral to the services provided.
• This agreement provides for the Caseload Explorer support and maintenance software subscription services.
• The total annual cost is $73,212.74, with a 5 percent annual increase for future contract periods.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Adult Probation Division of the Courts has used Catalis formerly known as AutoMon LLC’s Caseload Explorer software to track and manage their clients since 2010; and
WHEREAS, Probation Officers track events and details of cases, including offender interview locations, supervision plans, drug, alcohol and mental health screening provisions, criminal histories, court and general date reminders, etc; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 33.066 Bid Exemption of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the Purchasing Agent engaged an ad hoc committee that approved the bid exemption on the basis of Professional Services whereby an existing long-standing successful relationship, and the knowledge gained through this relationship adds value integral to the services provided; and
WHEREAS, this agreement provides for the Caseload Explorer support and maintenance software subscription services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this Lake County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent is authorized to enter into an agreement with Catalis, Alpharetta, Geogia for software subscription services for Caseload Explorer software for the 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Lake County in an annual amount of $73,212.74, with renewal options.
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on July 9, 2024.