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,January 16, 1905 Page 1 were not satisifod with the firm'u uurvicoe. After receiving proponalu from theso consultants, Mr. Thatcher and I discussed them with the Department nuad Team. The Department Head Team initially felt that Management Advisore, Inc, could best assist the City in determining Ito (Into processing needs, but wanted to in- torviow the consultant prior to making a recommendation. After inter- viewing the consultant the dopartmont heads unanimously recommend the hiring of Managoment Advisore, Inc. This recommendation is baood upon uevoral factors. 1) In the judge- ment of the department hoade, Manngomont Advisors approach to the needs assessment is the hotter one. Their approach is to look at information flow and information J)roc000ing within the City first and than to assess if and how a computer oystom may be of benefit. 2) Management Advisor'u clients had no negative comments to make about the services they received. 3) In the judgement of the department heads, Management Advisors Inc, would provide the best product to the City. It should be noted that State purchasing laws concerning advertisement for bide and award to the lowest responsible bidder are not applicable to professional services. The City is free to contract with the firm which, in its judgement will provide the best service. RECOMMENDATIONI The Council authorize the Mayor 6 Clerk -Administrator to enter into an agreement with Management Advisors, Inc. to provide computer consultant services to the City at a cost not to exceed $13,000 subject to approval of the agreement by the City Attorney. Costs of the agreement to be charged to the 1985 Finance Department budget. DB/ds