Subject:
Title
Approval to Enter into Negotiations for Accela Civic Platform Cloud Services License/s, and for Associated Migration and Modernization Project
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Fiscal Impact:
Accela SaaS Migration/Modernization
FY 25: $2,666,674
Accela Civic Platform SaaS Annual User Licenses, Storage, and Enhanced Reporting Database
FY 25: $478,312.00
FY 26: $502,227.60
FY 27: $527,338.98
FY 28: $553,705.93
FY 29: $581,391.22
Dept/Office:
Planning and Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners: (1) authorize staff to enter into negotiations with Accela to procure Accela Civic Platform SaaS user licenses, migrate to the SaaS model, and modernize Brevard County's Accela Civic Platform configuration; and (2) authorize the County Manager to execute order forms, agreements, task orders, change orders, modifications, and amendments, provided that the cost is not to exceed the figures listed in the fiscal impact of this report; and (3) authorize the County Manager to establish the necessary budget to implement this SaaS upgrade and implementation.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The County has utilized Accela Civic Platform since 2006, when it was competitively procured via Proposal #P-4-06-02. This software effectively serves as the backbone of the County's permitting and development application processes and is the direct entry point for most applications by the public and contractors (via BASS), in addition to routing applications by type to the appropriate agencies and individuals for review. The County utilizes Accela software systems for the review, approval, & inspection of all development applications (including subdivisions, site plans, building permits, fire permits, and right-of-way permits). The system also automates the contractor licensing process & the enforcement of unlicensed contractors. In addition, the County uses the software to administer the processing of code enforcement investigations. ...
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