Contract Renewal for Legal Research Services

Original title: MOTION TO AUTHORIZE Director of Purchasing to negotiate and execute contract documents, including amendments, to the agreement with West Publishing Corporation d/b/a Thomson Reuters for legal research and related online research for the County Attorney’s Office and other agencies, including the County Auditor’s Office, for up to five additional years, not to exceed $250,000 annually, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office.

June 9, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action authorizes a multi-year expenditure of up to $1.25 million in public funds for essential legal research tools used by the County Attorney's Office and the County Auditor's Office.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

County Attorney's Office

The office will utilize the research services and is responsible for reviewing the contract for legal sufficiency.

County Auditor's Office

The office is authorized to access the legal and online research services provided under the contract.

West Publishing Corporation

The company is the vendor selected to provide research services for a potential five-year term.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 9, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The County is seeking authorization to extend its contract with West Publishing Corporation (Thomson Reuters) for legal and online research services. This extension would last up to five years and cost no more than $250,000 per year.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who will use these research services?

The services are primarily for the County Attorney's Office and the County Auditor's Office.

How much will this cost taxpayers?

The contract is capped at $250,000 per year for up to five years, totaling a maximum of $1.25 million.

Why It Matters

This action authorizes a multi-year expenditure of up to $1.25 million in public funds for essential legal research tools used by the County Attorney's Office and the County Auditor's Office.