TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Information Technology
MEETING DATE: October 21, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Alex Land
PHONE:
707-234-6348
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Tony Rakes
PHONE:
707-234-6348
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Agreement with Granicus, LLC, in the Amount of $243,444 for the Purchase of Website Content Management System "OpenCities", Effective Upon Execution through June 30, 2030
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve Agreement with Granicus, LLC, in the amount of $243,444 for the purchase of Website Content Management Systems "OpenCities", effective upon execution through June 30, 2030; authorize the Chief Executive Officer or their designee to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
This request is for the purchase of the OpenCities website CMS and hosting package, with five years of product maintenance and support. The current Mendocino County website, website hosting, and Content Management System (Vision internet) has reached the end of its product lifecycle, and this purchase is for its successor product. Purchase of OpenCities will enable the county to improve accessibility and greatly enhance the website experience for citizens.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Do not approve the agreement and provide alternate direction to staff.
STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY DESIGNATION: An Effective County Government
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: N/A
FISCAL DETAILS:
SOURCE OF FUNDING: IT Reserve
CURRENT F/Y COST: $27,251
BUDGET CLARIFICATION: Agreement is effective upon signing and extends through 06/30/26; then renews for an additional 48-month period, through 06/30/30.
ANNUAL RECURRING COST: YR1 $33,834, YR2 36,202.38, YR3 38,736.55...
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