IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION awarding a contract for access to commercial real estate market data, for use by the Assessment Department, to CoStar Realty Information, Inc of Richmond, VA, as a sole source purchase, at an actual cost to the County in the amount of $38,096.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 22379, August 24, 2026
INTRODUCED BY Jalen Anderson, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Department of Assessment has requested a contract with CoStar Realty of Richmond, VA for the purpose of gaining access to on-line commercial real estate market data, at a cost to the County in the amount of $38,096.00; and,
WHEREAS, the Assessment Department has an ongoing need to obtain commercial real estate sales and information services; and,
WHEREAS, CoStar Realty Information, Inc provides Jackson County and Kansas City metropolitan market area and real estate sales data for commercial properties; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 1030.1, Jackson County Code, 1984, the Interim Director of Finance and Purchasing has determined that CoStar is the only known vendor that provides these services, thus removing the requirement for competitive bidding; and,
WHEREAS, the Interim Director of Finance and Purchasing recommends the award of a contract for the purpose of market data to CoStar Realty Information, Inc of Richmond, VA, as a sole source purchase, based upon CoStar Realty's status as the sole provider of this proprietary data; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri that the contract be awarded as recommended by the Interim Director of Finance and Purchasing, and that the Interim Director be, and is hereby, authorized to execute for the County any documents necessary for the accomplishment of the award; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Interim Director of Finance and Purchasing is authorized to make all payments, including final payment, on the contract.
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