Submitted By: Christopher Ramos
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Presentation By: Christopher Ramos
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Department: Information Technology
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve additional expenditures on the contract with Wrike, Inc., for the deployment of additional cloud-based project management and collaboration services for an increased aggregate expenditure of $55,825
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
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BACKGROUND:
Wrike is a versatile project management and collaboration platform designed to help streamline workflows and improve productivity. It offers features that cater to various aspects of project management, including task management, time tracking, and reporting.
One of Wrike's key functions is its ability to manage tasks and projects efficiently. It allows users to create tasks, assign them to team members, set deadlines, and track progress. The platform also supports collaboration through comments, file sharing, and real-time updates, making it easier to maintain alignment and coordination.
Wrike also offers robust reporting and visualization tools. Users can generate reports on project progress, team performance, and other key metrics. These reports can be customized and shared with stakeholders to provide insights into the project's status.
The City of Ocala's Procurement and Contracting Department has utilized Wrike for more than ten years. A renewal, upgrade, and redeployment of the Wrike system was conducted in November of 2022 at an annual subscription rate of $28,800 per year for 80 licenses during the term September 30, 2022, through September 29, 2024. On September 30, 2024, the subscription was renewed for an additional one-year term through September 29, 2025, at a rate of $29,750.40.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The IT Department uses the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform to manage processes efficiently. This includes tracking compliance tasks, managing risk...
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