Summary#
Montréal city council unanimously adopted a position supporting an additional $120,378.83, taxes included, for services from Conseillers en gestion et informatique CGI inc. under an existing framework agreement for native mobile app development. The increase would raise the agreement’s total to $922,904.33, taxes included. City staff say the goal is to keep current work going and support a transition to a future contract.
- The additional amount would pay for more service hours: 1,125 hours for app development and 375 hours for correcting app problems.
- The existing agreement was awarded after a public call for tenders that received four bids; the materials do not say whether CGI’s bid was the lowest compliant bid.
- The agglomeration council makes the final decision at a later meeting.
What it means for you#
- City residents and app users: The added hours could support development and maintenance of the Montréal mobile app and Espace pour la vie’s app. This decision does not itself guarantee particular new features.
- City staff: The Information Technology Service would use the services as needs arise, with the stated aim of maintaining current work and transferring knowledge before a new contract.
- City budget: The resolution directs the expense to the Information Technology Service’s budgets, as needs arise.
Money#
The proposed additional spending is $120,378.83, taxes included, bringing the agreement total to $922,904.33, taxes included.
- City staff say spending would come from the Information Technology Service’s capital program and/or operating budget. Future budget commitments and the sharing of costs would be assessed based on the projects.
What is unclear#
- The materials do not give a schedule for using the extra hours or say how much of the added amount is expected to be spent.
- The current agreement was expected to end in November 2026, but the materials do not give a date for the new call for tenders.
Case for#
- The city had committed 91% of the agreement’s planned hours by February 2026, and staff say more work is needed before the agreement ends.
- The extra hours could help maintain app development and support while the city prepares a new contract and transfers knowledge to a future contractor.
Case against#
- The increase raises the agreement’s total by 15%, but the materials do not set out a detailed forecast of how the extra hours will be used.
- The city’s future budget commitments and any sharing of costs are not yet specified.