S36–C73154.A7 - Approve an ordinance authorizing a seventh amendment to the professional services contract no. 4600007232 between the City of Houston and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (approved by Ord. No. 2009-0010 on January 7, 2009) to extend the contract term from October 3, 2020 to October 3, 2021 for pay connexion - payment processing services for Various Departments.
Specific Explanation:
The Chief Business Officer/ Director of the Finance Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an amending ordinance authorizing a Seventh Amendment to the contract between the City of Houston and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. to extend the agreement term for a maximum of twelve (12) months (October 3, 2020 to October 3, 2021) for pay connexion - payment processing services for various departments.
The contract was originally awarded by City Council on January 7, 2009, per Ordinance No. 2009-0010 with a three year term with five one-year options. On May 27, 2009, per Ordinance No. 2009-0433, City Council approved a first amendment to allow citywide participation on the contract, and to provide for flexibility in the convenience fee schedule to accommodate the range in transaction amounts for other City departments. On September 1, 2010, per Ordinance No. 2010-0690, City Council approved a second amendment to provide point-of-sale payment processing services for all City departments. On January 25, 2012, per Ordinance No. 2012-0067, City Council approved a third amendment to add web-based processing services specific to the Municipal Courts Department. On November 9, 2016, per Ordinance No. 2016-0867, City Council approved a fourth amendment to transfer payment transaction fees assessed by the card association and credit processor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. for increased card processing business with the City. On September 5, 2018, per Ordinance No. 2018-0696, City Council approved a fifth amendment to extend the contract term to October 3, 2019. On September 4, 2019, per Ordinance No. 2019-0661, City Council approved a sixth amendment to extend the contract term to October 3, 2020. This is a Revenue Contract; therefore, no expenditures are reflected. The extension will allow the City to complete its contract negotiations of a new contract.
The Contractor is required to provide online and point-of-sales payment processing for all City departments. The services allow citizens to obtain their permits online without the requirement of traveling to the City location.
M/WBE Participation:
Zero-Percentage Goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Fiscal Note:
There is no impact to the fiscal budget, therefore, no fiscal note is required.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division