CC MEETING: November 18, 2025
DATE: October 29, 2025
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Krystle Boise, Director - Strategic Services
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Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Cascade Strategy USA, Inc. Pursuant To RFQ #25-058 For City Of Carrollton Strategy Executive And Visualization Software In An Amount Not To Exceed $36,880.00 Annually, For A Five-Year Total Amount Not To Exceed $184,400.00.
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BACKGROUND:
This contract will be utilized by the Strategic Services Department to assist in planning, monitoring and successful execution of strategic initiatives for the City of Carrollton. The awarded vendor will assist with enabling real-time visibility to strategic objectives, facilitate alignment across departments, and support performance management.
On September 10, 2025, the City issued RFQ #25-058 for Strategy Execution and Visualization Software. Bid notifications were posted online, previous and interested vendors were contacted, as well as advertisements placed in the Dallas Morning News. Four vendors submitted responses.
Strategic Services and Information Technology Departments evaluated the submissions based on the selection criteria which include functionality, implementation and software technical support, security and compliance, and cost structure. The vendor was selected who met the City's requirements. The vendor selected is Cascade Strategy USA, Inc.
The award will be for a three-year initial term. The award also includes two additional one-year renewal options, if mutually agreed upon by the City and the vendor, for a potential five-year total contract not to exceed $184,400.00.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The services on RFQ #25-058 will be purchased from budgeted funds for the cost center and amount as listed below.
COST CENTER LINE ITEM BUDGET AMOUNT
106001 61350 $36,880.00
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
This project supports and aligns with the City Council's goals and obje...
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