Cut Months Off Your Procurement Process, Without Cutting Corners
The EIS public safety software suite (including Jail Management System (JMS), Records Management System (RMS), CAD, Mobile, and Civil Process solutions) is now available under a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract.
That means you can skip drafting your own RFP while still meeting competitive solicitation requirements, saving your agency time, money, and administrative effort.
What Is Sourcewell?
Sourcewell is a government agency that develops competitively solicited cooperative contracts on behalf of other government entities. These contracts meet or exceed local and federal procurement standards, allowing law enforcement agencies to procure vetted solutions without repeating the full bid process.
When you purchase EIS software through Sourcewell, you:
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Fulfill your RFP requirement process
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Access pre-approved, competitively solicited pricing and terms
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Reduce procurement timelines from months to weeks
How It Works
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Determine if your agency, city, or county is already a Sourcewell participant. If you’re unsure, ask your procurement department. You might be surprised to learn they already use Sourcewell for other purchases.
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If you aren’t, you can still join Sourcewell as a participant for free. The online registration takes just a few minutes.
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Since we’ve already been selected through a competitive RFP process, your Government bid process is satisfied using the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.
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Search for the Executive Information Services, Inc. contract #030425, under the Public Safety Software category.
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Finalize Purchase: After contacting EIS for a quote, Sourcewell can finalize the purchase! We handle the reporting to Sourcewell on your behalf.
The EIS Advantage Through Sourcewell
Full Suite of Public Safety Software
Sourcewell is a public government agency that has facilitated hundreds of successful procurements. EIS has over three decades of experience in developing solutions tailored to the needs and goals of a diverse range of municipalities. Together, we'll make your job easier, so you can rest easy knowing you’re working with tenured, proven, and trusted partners.
Trusted Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Sourcewell a government agency?Yes. Sourcewell is a local unit of government, a public corporation, and agency under the Minnesota Constitution and its enabling law, Minnesota Statute § 123A.21. Sourcewell employees are government employees.
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Who is eligible to participate, and how much does it cost?Eligibility includes all government entities, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. Membership is free and carries no obligation to purchase.
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How does a participating agency register?Agencies can register online at sourcewell-mn.gov in just a few minutes.
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What specific statute gives an agency the authority to participate?Sourcewell operates under Minnesota Statute § 123A.21, which allows cooperative purchasing across state lines when permitted by local law.
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Can an agency use Sourcewell without issuing its own RFP?Yes. Since Sourcewell contracts are competitively solicited on behalf of its members, agencies can purchase directly without running their own RFP, subject to their jurisdiction’s procurement rules.
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Does Sourcewell meet federal requirements?Yes. Sourcewell contracts comply with competitive solicitation requirements under the Uniform Guidance for federal grant recipients.
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What types of EIS software are included in the Sourcewell contract?The contract covers our entire public safety software suite: JMS, RMS, CAD, Mobile CAD, and Civil Process solutions.
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How quickly can we purchase EIS software through Sourcewell?Once your agency is registered, the procurement timeline can be reduced from several months to just weeks.