Item Coversheet

Spotsylvania County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Executive Summary




Meeting Date:
September 12, 2017
Title:
Approval of Contract Modification #1 for Renewal to BMS Direct, Incorporated for Printing and Mailing Services

Type:
Action
Agenda Title:
Approval of Contract Modification #1 for Renewal to BMS Direct, Incorporated for Printing and Mailing Services
Recommendation:

Approve the award of a contract modification #1 for renewal to BMS Direct, Inc. for printing and mailing services for the Treasurer, Finance and Utilities Departments. The contract has been reviewed and approved as to form by the County Attorney’s Office.


Non-Staff Name and Title of Presenters:
Staff is requesting approval of a contract modification #1 to BMS Direct, Inc. to provide printing and mailing services for water and sewer utility billing and real estate and personal property tax bills.  Outsourcing these services allows for increased efficiencies in terms of time and value to the County.
Summary:
A Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued to solicit proposals from qualified firms to provide printing and mailing services for the Departments of Finance, Treasurer and Utilities. Seven (7) proposals were received for this procurement.  A Selection Committee reviewed the proposals and short listed firms for interviews.  Interviews with firms were conducted, which resulted in the selection of BMS Direct, Inc.  This is the first renewal year of four-year renewable contract at the option of the County.
Financial Impact:
Budgeted funds are within the Finance Department, Treasurer Department, Utilities Department.
Staff Contacts:
Larry Pritchett, Treasurer, Brad Quann, Procurement Manager
Legal Counsel:
Jessica M. DesNoyer, Assistant County Attorney
Additional Background/Other Considerations:
This contract will provide printing and mailing services for water and sewer utility billing and real estate and personal property tax bills.
Consequence of Denial/Inaction:
Failure to approve this contract will not allow for outsourcing the required printing and mailing services for water and sewer utility billing and real estate and personal property tax bills.
Talking Points:
Staff is requesting approval of a contract modification #1 to BMS Direct, Inc. to provide printing and mailing services for water and sewer utility billing and real estate and personal property tax bills.  Outsourcing these services allows for increased efficiencies in terms of time and value to the County.

ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescriptionType
BMS_Direct__Inc._Contract_Modification_#1.pdfContract Modification #1 BMS Direct, Inc.Agreement