Intent to Single Source CLEAR Government Investigations Advanced

Hillsborough County, specifically the Neighborhood Enhancement Division of the City of Tampa, is pursuing a single-source procurement for CLEAR Government Investigations Advanced from West Publishing - Thomson Reuters. The contract involves an online investigative platform that provides comprehensive public records access for code enforcement purposes, enabling city staff to locate property owners for notification of code violations. The procurement is a 36-month subscription for three user licenses, with the initial contract beginning November 1, 2024, and provisions for potential 5% cost increases during two renewal periods. Specific deliverables include access to an extensive database featuring real-time incarceration and arrest records, bank account header data, passport verification, and other investigative tools. The license will be utilized by three specific staff members: Debra Vegeto, Lesli Hartnett, and Camaria Pettis-Mackle. The contract's due date is December 3, 2024, with the purchase order to be requested in October 2024. The negotiated pricing represents a discounted rate of $149.10 per license, reduced from an original $198 monthly cost, totaling $447.30 monthly for the three seats.

There are no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational participation noted in the documentation. The procurement appears to be a targeted, sole-source contract specific to local government use, with West Publishing - Thomson Reuters as the sole vendor. The contract is specifically tailored for the Neighborhood Enhancement Division's investigative needs, with no indication of opportunities for alternative vendors or competitive bidding. The total contract value over the 36-month period would approximate $16,103.20, not accounting for potential 5% increases during renewal periods. The technology appears to be a standalone online platform requiring no complex infrastructure integration, with access granted through standard web-based licensing. The contract emphasizes the platform's utility in supporting code enforcement activities by providing robust property owner location and verification capabilities.