Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the Consulting Services Agreement with Rely Information Systems, LLC for Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) patch and upgrade assistance and general DBA support and maintenance of Williamson County Oracle applications for the term of November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2023 in the not-to-exceed amount of $79,200.00, exempting the purchase from the competitive bidding proposal requirements per the County Purchasing Act, pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal services, as set forth under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024.(a)(4), a personal or professional service and authorizing execution of the agreement.

Rely Information Systems, LLC will provide consulting services, on an as-needed basis at the rate of $98.00 per hour, for general DBA patch and upgrade assistance and general Oracle support and maintenance under a time and material basis. IT, Legal, Budget and Audit have reviewed the agreement. Funding source is 01.0100.0503.004100 Professional Services as per FY23 budget. The department point of contact is Minnie Beteille.