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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE MANAGEMENT & BUDGET COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE A 3-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR CONTINUED ACCESS TO LEXISNEXIS ONLINE LEGAL RESEARCH PRODUCTS
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $74,664.00 (3-year total)
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: Renewal quote received.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 157-14, 223-17, and 274-20 adopted by the Sullivan County Legislature on April 24, 2014, May 18, 2017, and July 23, 2020 respectively, authorized 3-year agreements for LexisNexis computer based legal search engine services with Lexis for Microsoft Office to reduce costs by eliminating redundant expenses for paper subscription services; and
WHEREAS, our current agreement with LexisNexis expires on May 20, 2023; and
WHEREAS, LexisNexis has performed as agreed over the past 9 years for departments such as the District Attorney, County Attorney and DFS Legal; and
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan wishes to continue utilizing LexisNexis computer based legal research services including Lexis+ and Lexis for Microsoft Office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a 3-year agreement with LexisNexis for their Lexis+ Subscription Service and Lexis for Microsoft Office, for a total cost not to exceed $74,664.00 paid in 36 monthly installments as defined by their agreement of $2,074.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said agreements to be in such form as the County Attorney shall approve.