Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase for annual support and maintenance for Tyler Technologies Odyssey Judicial and Jail Software in the amount of $448,263.67 and exempting Tyler Technologies from the competitive bidding or proposal requirements per Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024. (a)(7)(A) discretionary exemption for an item that can be obtained from only one source because of the existence of patents, copy rights, secret processes or monopolies.

The Odyssey platform connects justice organizations in law enforcement, corrections, and supervision for an end-to-end criminal justice solution from dispatch through disposition.  This platform has been in place with Williamson County since 2006.  This software was competitively bid under the Conference of Urban Counties years ago.  A number of public entities were involved in the evaluation process and Tyler Technologies Odyssey Software was chosen to be utilized by various public entities.  Tyler Technologies is the only company to provide maintenance and support for their proprietary and patented software.  IT, legal, contract audit and budget have reviewed this renewal.  Original Maintenance and Support Services Agreement and Change Order No. 1 are also attached.  Department contact is Alison Gleason.  Funding source is 01.0100.0503.004505.  No signature is required for this renewal.