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Consider recommendations regarding an upgrade to existing remittance processing software, as follows:
a) Approve the sole source authorization to procure the upgrades to the remittance processing software and software from Netvantage, Inc. (not a local vendor) to include front counter cashiering for Santa Barbara and Santa Maria Treasurer-Tax Collector's offices and Courtesy Amount/ Legal Amount Recognition for the remittance processing system;
b) Approve a System License Agreement between Netvantage, Inc. and the County of Santa Barbara for upgrades to the remittance processing software, in the amount of $147,229.75. This agreement includes the addition of front-counter cashiering and courtesy amount/ legal amount recognition to the existing remittance processing system, hardware purchases for front counter document scanners, reimbursement for reasonable and necessary travel and living expenses incurred in connection with providing installation services and training, plus software support for the first year.
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