City of Hampton - File #: 18-0305

• File #: 18-0305
• Version: 1
• Name: Lexis Nexis Sole Source
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/31/2018
• In control: City Council Legislative Session
• On agenda: 10/10/2018
• Final action: 10/10/2018
• Title: Resolution Determining LexisNexis and subdivision Matthew Bender to be the Only Source Practicably Available from which to Procure Major Sources of Virginia Law Materials and Authorizing the Negotiation and Execution of a Purchase Contract with LexisNexis and subdivision Matthew Bender as "Sole Source"
• Indexes: Community Recreational Enhancements

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/10/2018	1	City Council Legislative Session	approved	Pass

Title

Resolution Determining LexisNexis and subdivision Matthew Bender to be the Only Source Practicably Available from which to Procure Major Sources of Virginia Law Materials and Authorizing the Negotiation and Execution of a Purchase Contract with LexisNexis and subdivision Matthew Bender as "Sole Source"

Purpose

PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:

The purpose of this resolution is to determine LexisNexis and subdivision Matthew Bender to be the only source practically available from which to procure sole source law materials, including the Code of Virginia and Michie's Jurisprudence.  The print materials we receive from LexisNexis and subdivision Matthew Bender are not published by other companies.

Discussion:

In July of 2000, City Council of the City of Hampton, Virginia approved Lexis Law Publishing to be the Only Source Practically Available from which to procure major sources of Virginia Law Materials.  The approved resolution listed the company title as Lexis Law Publishing.  The correct title is LexisNexis.

LexisNexis is the sole source for many law materials, including the Code of Virginia and Michie's Jurisprudence, major sources of Virginia law information used by legal professionals.  The print materials we receive from them are not published by other companies.  In 1998, LexisNexis purchased Matthew Bender which is one of the world's largest publishers of legal analysis and case law.  These publications are used extensively by the judges, attorneys and legal counsel of the City of Hampton.

Impact:

An agreement with Lexis Nexis and subdivision Matthew Bender would be long-term with purchases and subscriptions made on an annual basis.  The George Wythe Law Library generally spends $12,000 annually with LexisNexis and Matthew Bender.

Recommendation:

Rec

Approve the resolution.

Body

                     WHEREAS, Hampton City Council previously approved authorization for the City Manager or designee to execute a contract between the Cit...